The Legacy of a Villain: King John and the Rule of Law

Her Honour discusses the important influence of the Magna Carta on the development of the rule of law, the Westminster system and modern human rights instruments. Her Honour discusses the practical application of the rule of law in Australian, Canada and the United Kingdom. Her Honour also discusses the history surrounding the creation of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic), drawing comparisons between the Victorian Charter and human rights instruments from other jurisdictions. Her Honour discusses potential prospects for the enactment of an Australian Bill of Rights. Finally, Her Honour comments on the experiences of Bradley Manning and David Hicks in relation to human rights.