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Introduction In 1788, when the first white settlers landed in Australia, any evidence of a just legal system was essentially non existent. Military power, and dictatorship enforced by the Governor, was essentially the "rule of law", with any criminal activity from the people punished accordingly by the Governor or his agents. Much has changed since those colonial times. Today, Australia enforces a criminal law system governed by a number of individually recognized institutions of law, the effectiveness of which is to be explored in this report. Aims of a good criminal legal system The ultimate aim of a criminal law system is to successfully reduce and prevent crimes from ever occurring. However, when a crime is committed, that aim then changes to apprehending the criminal, and punishing him accordingly within the acceptable boundaries of society. A good criminal law system will also provide education, support, and advice for the general public. Role of courts...

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