Problems usually arise when a person no longer is able to cope with their problems. Not all family problems involve the law but when they become harmful the law may be needed to intervene for the physical or emotional well-being of family members.
Traditionally what happened in the family home was a private matter that the law did not become involved in. Fortunately times have changed and women are no longer at the mercy of abusive or neglegent partners ( and vice-versa in rarer occasions)
Causes
Complete the worksheet below on causes of family problems. Do this on you computer.
Cases
R v Kina - This case is about an Aboriginal woman found guilty of murder and the injustice of that decision.
Read the case at the link and determine the issues and whether the law acted effectively in achieving justice. http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/journals/AboriginalLB/1994/15.html#Heading71
Media
Read the article at the link below. What is the womans defence? What do you think the verdict will be and give reasons?
Problems in Families
Problems usually arise when a person no longer is able to cope with their problems. Not all family problems involve the law but when they become harmful the law may be needed to intervene for the physical or emotional well-being of family members.
Traditionally what happened in the family home was a private matter that the law did not become involved in. Fortunately times have changed and women are no longer at the mercy of abusive or neglegent partners ( and vice-versa in rarer occasions)
Causes
Complete the worksheet below on causes of family problems. Do this on you computer.
Use this link below to calculate the level of domestic violence in various areas. See if there is a noticeable difference. How can this be explained?
http://bocd.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/bocd/cmd/crimetrends/Init
Legal response to violence between spouses
Read the article below as it gives a good introduction to the problems for the people within domestic violence situations and also highlights issues for the law.
http://newsstore.smh.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?multiview=true&sy=smh&page=1&kw=shattered+lives&pb=smh&dt=selectRange&dr=10years&so=relevance&sf=article&rc=10&rm=200&sp=nrm&clsPage=1&hids=&sids=SMH030917HOTOH33HVHE
Cases
R v Kina - This case is about an Aboriginal woman found guilty of murder and the injustice of that decision.
Read the case at the link and determine the issues and whether the law acted effectively in achieving justice.
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/journals/AboriginalLB/1994/15.html#Heading71
Media
Read the article at the link below. What is the womans defence? What do you think the verdict will be and give reasons?
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/which-child-do-you-want-me-to-kill-20100517-v99f.html