Yr 12 Legal Studies: Crime - effectiveness of criminal investigation process

NSW Legal Studies syllabus HSC course

Core topic: Crime

This learning activity is aligned to the syllabus 'learn to' statement:

• Assess the effectiveness of the criminal investigation process as a means of achieving justice

The aim for this learning activity is to provide students with a deeper understanding of the course content through reference to either contemporary case studies, media events or amendments to legislation.

The rationale for this learning activity is to provide students with a variety of contemporary legal cases and media events as to allow them the opportunity to make an informed decision on the effectiveness of the police investigation to achieve justice. With reference to the presentation of quantitative data, references to evaluative criteria supported with for and against evidence, provides students with a framework for the justification of their position.

The blank mind map is provided so that students may collate evidence that will support their assessment on the effectiveness of the criminal investigation process for achieving justice. The mind map can also act as a plan for an extended response.

The activity requires students to read reference material and to complete a series of review based questions.

This learning activity is also cross reference with syllabus outcomes as well as aligned to the relevant theme and challenge component.

The inclusion of contemporary media events and court cases is well suited to act as a supplement for student class notes.