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THE DOWNING CENTRE An initiative of the of initiative An experience of being locked in the cells at the Welcome to the Sydney Law Day Out. Once a boutique department store known for Justice and Police Museum. The museum is discouraging shoplifting, the Downing Centre inside the old police station and bail courts. The Rule of Law Institute of Australia has now welcomes shoplifters through its doors It’s collection contains fascinating items that worked with your teachers to create an itinerary everyday! Being home to the Local and the are used to explain how the laws that govern that allows you to get the most out of your day. District Courts of NSW all manner of society are developed, implemented, and interesting cases are heard there. Room 3.1 is enforced. You will look at evidence that You will not be able to visit all the locations the District Court’s ‘Short Matters’ court. It is highlights how laws have evolved to reflect below in one day. It is a good idea to highlight excellent for seeing a variety of legal matters. changing societal values. You can also the locations you will be visiting, and to write Room 3.2 is a large court designed for multiple participate in a mock trial where you assume in the time you will be meeting there. Make defendants and often has long jury trials. The the roles of various court officials and work sure you always know where to meet - the Local Courts are on level 4. Bathrooms are through the processes and etiquette of a Local size of the court rooms means that you will be

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breaking into smaller groups. Sydney Law Day Out Day Law Sydney CENTRAL LOCAL COURT NSW LAND AND ENVIRONMENT COURT While this court is in a Victorian era building it Whether its a dispute about a new high rise has embraced the 21st century. Defendants building, wanting to create a new coal seam can appear via videolink so that they do not gas mine, or seeking orders to chainsaw your have to leave gaol. The court rooms have neighbours tree, this court will hear your case. limited seating and talking and loud noise in foyer can disturb the courts, so be careful to 1 not make any noise. Downing Centre COURT ETIQUETTE OLD CENTRAL POLICE STATION Downing Centre District Court Once the home of the Special Operations Division the station now has an eerie sense of - The courts are security controlled buildings Court Room 3.1 abandonment. The gatehouse is still used by which means that you need to pass through a Court Room 3.2 NSW Corrective Services when transporting metal detector before entering. Sharp objects Downing Centre Local Courts prisoners for hearings in the court. (scissors, nail clippers) or knives are not allowed. Avoid bringing large or heavy bags. Level 4 QUEEN’S SQUARE 2 Central Local Courts - Photography of any kind is not allowed For educational resources on the following The NSW Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal Old Central Police Station anywhere inside the court buildings, and syllabus topics and more visit: and Criminal Appeal are the highest courts phones must be off or on silent. www.ruleoflaw.org.au in NSW. The Queen’s Square complex is the main centre for civil matters and also holds the 3 - Courts are generally busy places. Be Queen’s Square - Rule of Law Sydney sittings of the Federal and High Courts. courteous and avoid standing in front of doors. - Criminal Trial Process If in a large group avoid crowding into a court - The Executive KING ST COURTS 4 room all at once. Magistrates and Judges will King St Courts - The High Court of Australia These small court rooms are part of the send people out if the court room becomes too - Access to Justice Supreme Court. Visitors should sit on the right crowded, and they do not take kindly to - Mandatory Sentencing side of the public gallery as the court reserves 5 people making noise in the court. NSW Parliament - Bail Laws the left side for family members and supporters - Human Rights of those appearing before the court. - Always make sure you bow to the judge - Freedom of Political Communication 6 when entering and exiting the courtroom. - Freedom of Assembly PARLIAMENT HOUSE Justice and Police Museum - Offensive Language When the NSW state government is not in session tours are available and which includes a - It is important to avoid talking about 7 role play in the Legislative Assembly. Role plays cases while around the Court. Remember that NSW Land and allow you to step into the shoes of a politician. the families and friends of people involved in Environment Court www.ruleoflaw.org.au Don’t worry, even if you are a Baird actor you the case may be around. Show discretion and or will still have a lot of fun. common sense - save the discussion for class. google RoLIA W Admiralty aru House Goat Island da St

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