1. T.E.E.L Writing Structure
Assess the role of law reform in addressing emerging technological issues and enforcing rights
Privacy
(Internet Cookies & Phones)
Case/Legislation/Media
Eff.
Resp.
Recording Technologies (Cloud Storage) Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
Surveillance Technologies (CCTV) Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
DNA and Gene Technologies (Biometric Data) Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
Cyber-Bullying (Charlotte Dawson) Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
Hacking (Russian Hackers) Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
T.E.E.L Writing Structure
Firstly, the role of law reform in addressing technological issues and enforcing rights are evident through invasions of people’s privacy.
The fast improvements in technology have resulted in features of our personal lives becoming vulnerable to attack. Mobile phones are a prime example of how governments, corporations and even other individuals can violate a person’s privacy.
The Newcastle Herald (21/07) found that mobile phone applications have recently come under scrutiny by International and Australian legal and non-legal systems due to their inability to protect people. A prime example is seen in the recent amendment to the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) where a person’s privacy now includes “any data stored on any device”.
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As a result, law reform is now more effective, however can be considered unresponsive. This is due to the fact although protection of people’s privacy under the law has improved, it takes a considerably long time to change or reform legislation. In this case, mobile applications have existed since the early 1990’s, yet NSW legislative reform had not taken place till July, 2015.

2. Assess the role of law reform in addressing emerging technological issues and enforcing rights
Firstly, the role of law reform in addressing technological issues and enforcing rights are evident through invasions of people’s privacy.
The fast improvements in technology have resulted in features of our personal lives becoming vulnerable to attack. Mobile phones are a prime example of how governments, corporations and even other individuals can violate a person’s privacy.
The Newcastle Herald (21/07) found that mobile phone applications have recently come under scrutiny by International and Australian legal and non-legal systems due to their inability to protect people. A prime example is seen in the recent amendment to the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) where a person’s privacy now includes “any data stored on any device”.
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As a result, law reform is now more effective, however can be considered unresponsive. This is due to the fact although protection of people’s privacy under the law has improved, it takes a considerably long time to change or reform legislation. In this case, mobile applications have existed since the early 1990’s, yet NSW legislative reform had not taken place till July, 2015.
Exhibits an outstanding awareness of Australian law and of the operation of domestic legal systems
An outstanding description of the role of law in encouraging cooperation & resolving conflict, as well as initiating & responding to change
Displays an outstanding knowledge of the nature and interrelationship between the legal system and society
Displays an outstanding knowledge of the effectiveness of the legal system in achieving justice
Locates, selects and organises legal information from a variety of sources: legislation, cases, and media
Demonstrates an outstanding knowledge of legal concepts and terminology
Provides a well-structured, logical, and coherent response

3. Evaluate the legal and non-legal responses to the issue of changing roles of women
The right to Vote
(UK Judicial)
Case/Legislation/Media
Eff.
Resp.
The right to sit on Juries (NSW Govt.) Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
Equal Pay (NSW Unions) Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
Maternity Leave (Tranter Law Firm) Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
The right to own property (NSW Govt.) Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
Sexual Harassment (NGOs) Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
Custody of Children Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
Domestic Violence Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.

4. Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
Evaluate the legal and non-legal responses to the issue of changing roles of women
The right to Vote
(UK Judicial)
Case/Legislation/Media
Eff.
Resp.
The right to sit on Juries (NSW Govt.) Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
Equal Pay (NSW Unions) Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
Maternity Leave (Tranter Law Firm) Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
The right to own property (NSW Govt.) Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
Sexual Harassment (NGOs) Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
Custody of Children Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
Domestic Violence Case/Legislation/Media Eff. Resp.
Exhibits an outstanding awareness of Australian law and of the operation of domestic legal systems
An outstanding description of the role of law in encouraging cooperation & resolving conflict, as well as initiating & responding to change
Displays an outstanding knowledge of the nature and interrelationship between the legal system and society
Displays an outstanding knowledge of the effectiveness of the legal system in achieving justice
Locates, selects and organises legal information from a variety of sources: legislation, cases, and media
Demonstrates an outstanding knowledge of legal concepts and terminology
Provides a well-structured, logical, and coherent response