questions i did to help me perform well in legal! :)) short + long answers (1 Viewer)

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HUMAN RIGHTS HSC SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

2022 HSC
Question 21 (2 marks) Identify TWO human rights explicitly included in the Australian Constitution.

Question 22 (3 marks) Outline the role played by non-government organisations in promoting human rights.

Question 23 (4 marks) Explain how the recognition of ONE human right has developed over time.

Question 24 (6 marks) ‘The United Nations plays a significant role in the protection of human rights.’ Discuss this statement.

2021 HSC

Question 21 (2 marks) Define human rights.

Question 22 (2 marks) How are environmental rights recognised?

Question 23 (4 marks) Using an example, describe the relationship between state sovereignty and human rights.

Question 24 (7 marks) Discuss the effectiveness of Australian legal responses in enforcing human rights.

2020 HSC

Question 21 (3 marks) How has the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights contributed to the development of human rights?

Question 22 (5 marks) Explain the role of intergovernmental organisations in enforcing human rights. Use an example to support your answer.

Question 23 (7 marks) To what extent has compliance with international human rights law been achieved by nations?

2019 HSC
Question 21 (4 marks) Outline how the right to universal suffrage has developed over time.
Question 22 (4 marks) How does the United Nations promote human rights.
Question 23 (7 marks) How effective are international responses in enforcing human rights? In your answer, refer to at least ONE contemporary issue.
2018 HSC

Question 21 (2 marks) List TWO features of human rights.
Question 22 (2 marks) Why is self-determination a human right?
Question 23 (5 marks) Explain how the separation of powers can protect human rights in Australia. Use an appropriate example to support your answer.
Question 24 (6 marks) How effective have non-government organisations and the media been in promoting human rights? Use appropriate examples to support your answer. .
2017 HSC

Question 21 (3 marks) Outline how trade unionism can protect labour rights.
Question 22 (4 marks) Describe how the common law in Australia promotes and enforces human rights. Use an appropriate example to support your answer.
Question 23 (8 marks) Evaluate the effectiveness of both legal and non-legal responses to ONE contemporary human rights issue.
2016 HSC

Question 21 (2 marks) Outline how international human rights are incorporated into Australian domestic law.
Question 22 (6 marks) Discuss whether Australia should have a Charter of Rights.
Question 23 (7 marks) ‘The law aims to protect human rights. However, human rights are not always enforced in practice.’ Assess this statement with reference to ONE contemporary issue.
2015 HSC

Question 21 (3 marks) Explain how the Australian Human Rights Commission OR another independent statutory authority promotes human rights.
Question 22 (5 marks) Outline the role of law reform in the abolition of slavery.
Question 23 (7 marks) Compare the contributions of common law and statute law in enforcing human rights.
2014 HSC

Question 21 (3 marks) Outline how ONE international human rights document contributes to the development of human rights.
Question 22 (5 marks) How are human rights protected by the Australian Constitution? 5
Question 23 (7 marks) Compare the roles of international and domestic courts in protecting human rights.
2013 HSC

Question 21 (2 marks) Define peace rights.
Question 22 (2 marks) How is the right to an education protected?
Question 23 (4 marks) How does the United Nations assist in protecting human rights?
Question 24 (7 marks) Explain how changing values have been reflected in the promotion and enforcement of ONE human rights issue.
2012 HSC

Question 21 (3 marks) What impact does state sovereignty have on the protection of human rights?
Question 22 (5 marks) How has the promotion of ONE contemporary human rights issue been influenced by the media?
Question 23 (7 marks) Discuss how a charter of rights could affect the protection of human rights within Australia.
2011 HSC

Question 21 (2 marks) Identify TWO non-government organisations that promote human rights.
Question 22 (2 marks) Define the right to self-determination.
Question 23 (5 marks) Outline how ONE human right has been legally recognised.
Question 24 (6 marks) With reference to ONE contemporary human rights issue, explain the role of state sovereignty in enforcing human rights.

CRIME ESSAY HSC QUESTIONS

2021 HSC
‘The legal system focuses on punishing offenders rather than preventing crime.’
Assess this statement in reference to achieving justice through criminal processes and institutions.

2020 HSC
To what extent does the criminal trial process reflect the moral and ethical standards of society?

2019 HSC
Explain how post-sentencing considerations seek to balance community interests and individual rights and freedoms.

2018 HSC
Discuss the use of discretion in achieving justice in the criminal justice system.

2017 HSC
‘A court’s decision whether to allow an accused person bail or to hold them in remand reflects the tension between community interests and individual rights and freedoms.’

Assess this statement with reference to the criminal justice system.

2016 HSC
‘The criminal justice system must treat young offenders differently in order to achieve justice.’ To what extent is this statement true?

2015 HSC
How effective are domestic and international measures in dealing with transnational crime?

2014 HSC
To what extent does the criminal investigation process balance the rights of victims, suspects and society? In your answer, refer to the above statement.

NOTE: The statement was from THE HONOURABLE ROBERT DEBUS, ATTORNEY-GENERAL, Second Reading Speech Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Bill 2002 (NSW) 17 September 2002

2013 HSC
Assess the role discretion plays in the sentencing and punishment of offenders.

2012 HSC
To what extent are courts the only means of achieving justice within the criminal justice system?

2011 HSC
Explain the tension between community interests and individual rights and freedoms within the criminal justice system.