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Merits review considers the facts and law as they are at the time of review. Another advantage of merits review is that the Court is not bound by strict rules of evidence, and proceedings are often faster, cheaper, and easier for those that self-represent. The CAA is Commonwealth legislation, so merits review is conducted at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). Merits review…

There are many causes for wrongful conviction. Some are caused by honest mistakes. In these situations, the person who ended up being the cause held no malice towards the person who was wrongfully convicted. However, there are some instances where they purposefully did something to cause the conviction. Either they covered up something that could have proven the person’s innocence or they slandered them by telling everyone what they had supposedly done until everyone—the press, the community,…

judicial branch is made up of multiple court systems. The history of this action goes back to the court case of Brown vs. Brown Board of education of Topeka Kansas which occurred in 1954, the Supreme Court made a decision that still impacts us today. According to the United States Courts, what occurred was that Linda Browns daughter applied to a white school which was her local school and was not accepted because she was African American. Went to the Supreme Court (head of the judicial branch)…

Burwell v, Hobby Lobby is a court case that resulted from an issue which addresses the necessity of closely held corporations supplying birth control to its employees. The argument of this case is regarding the mandatory requirement to supply coverage for birth control. Hobby Lobby feels the mandate will also cover birth control options that also includes the abortion pill. Hobby Lobby opposed to this idea and due to their religious beliefs. they believe that they should not be required to…

The Commissioner will probably rule that Brill’s injury is not eligible for workers compensation under the personal comfort doctrine. When a worker is injured on the job, they can request compensation from the employer. The courts have recognized that injuries may occur during employee breaks and, although employees are not technically “on the job,” they may still be eligible to request compensation if the injury falls within the bounds of the personal comfort doctrine. For an injury to be…

continue reading, and see what happened yesterday in the Supreme Court! History has been made! The name of the woman who is responsible for this is Jane Roe and she just made an important step forward in the women 's rights movement! Roe is a single woman from Texas who is pregnant, with a wish to terminate her pregnancy. In Texas there has been a criminal abortion statute since 1854, but this case changed it. The statute states that it was a crime to “have an abortion or to even attempt one,…

William James "Bill" O 'Reilly, an American television host, author, syndicated columnist, and political commentator once professed “There comes a time when a human being has to either face evil or admit to allowing it. Abortion is legal in the United States, but it should not be celebrated or used as a political tool. Viable babies are human beings.” In our every changing society, where increased rights for same-sex couples, equal pay for women, and gun laws have altered our society since our…

right to be married to those that they love. I believe that gender should not be a factor in deciding who is or is not able to get married. This is a somewhat controversial belief to have in my family as they are all extremely religious. When the United States Supreme…

Abortion is an emotive and controversial topic that raises political, ethical and social debates. According to Dictionary.com, “abortion is the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually before the embryo or fetus is capable of independent life; most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy.” In this paper, I’ll explain the main legal and ethical issues surrounding abortions. Also, I will provide a case that has to deal with abortion. Ethical questions mainly stem from…

In the fall of 2012 I stood trial in federal court. All of the charges against me originated from my ownership of a state legal medical marijuana company in Montana. Even after many years in prison my memories of the trial are vivid. Going to trial in federal court is like a bloody battle for your freedom. The stress is palpable and my perception of time slowed down. The adrenaline rocked my body, my mouth was so dry my tongue was stuck to its roof like plaster. While standing in front of the…