Institutions that enforce criminal law Flashcards
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Victoria Police
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- established in 1853
- governed by the Victorian Police Act 2013 (Vic)
- the main institution that enforces the law in Victoria
- arrest the accused person
- examine the scene
- conduct searches
- gathers evidence
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Australian Federal Police
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- investigate crimes against a law of the Commonwealth, such as immigration, border protection or terrorism and smuggling
- work close with Victorian Police during investigations
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Delegated bodies
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Institutions or agencies given power by the Victorian Parliament to make and enforce laws
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Types of Victorian Delegated Bodies
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VicRoads - road and traffic offences
WorkSafe Vic - occupational and health safety laws
Consumer Affairs Vic - breaches of consumer trading laws and tenancy laws
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Types of Commonwealth Delegated Bodies
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- Australian Securities and Investments Commission
- Australian Taxation Office
