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hugheslegalstudies has written 103 posts for Hughes Legal Studies VCE

Sentencing of a major criminal – Tony Mokbel

“You conducted yourself as a manager,” judge Simon Whelan said. “You delegated. You gave advice. You encouraged co-operation. You sought to maintain morale. Those who did deal directly with you displayed respect for you, and loyalty to you.” Yet despite these skills, breaking the law has taken away Tony Mokbel’s freedom. That loss of freedom … Continue reading

VCE Legal Studies – The Constitution

The case of Lex Wootton vs The Government of Queensland. Wotton v Queensland [2012] HCA 2 (29 February 2012) http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/2012/2.html You may have a case in mind for situations where there has been a change in power following the High Court’s interpretation of the Constitution. I suggest the Lex Wotton case is an excellent and recent … Continue reading

Peter Hughes VCE Legal Studies

Peter F Hughes – VCE Legal Studies 2012 Greetings all VCE Legal Studies Students in Victoria. This website will contain material produced by me that may be useful in your studies this year. There will be PPT lessons that I have delivered and also some practice questions I have produced. Various links will also be … Continue reading