This is the first video in a series for high school legal studies students brought to you by the Rule of Law Institute of Australia. The video introduces the concept of the Rule of Law
The Rule of Law is a legal tradition in Australian society. At its simplest it requires that we have laws that are followed and enforced.While the law and the needs of society change, the rule of law principle remains the same: it promotes freedom from tyranny by ensuring checks and balances on the use of power.