Chapter 1: About the Western Australian Legal System
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The purpose of this introductory chapter is to provide a broad overview of the basic components of the Western Australian Legal system. It will look at the nature of law, and then go on to explore the idea of law as part of an overall Legal System. It will briefly introduce the various bodies set up to deal with legal disputes. Further chapters in the handbook will explain In more detail the components of the Legal System that are of most practical relevance to day to day life.
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Chapter Contents
What Is "Law"?
What Is a Legal System
Who Makes The Law?
Separation of Powers
The Adversarial System
The Courts: State Courts
The Courts: State Courts
Who's Who in the Courtss
Tribunals
Self Representation
Finding the Law
Contact Points and Other Useful Resources
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