Technology:
One reason why laws may need to change is due to the progessive nature of technology. As technology is continually developed, with that comes features which may be used in a harmful manner to society. As technology's capability is being grows, the law should be changed and adapted to remain relevant and purposeful. An example of this is the Summary Offences Amendment (2007) as a result of mobile phones equiped with cameras being used as an 'upskirting' device alongside 'online piracy' laws. This legislation was changed to make this actions illegal and protect victims.
Changing community values:
Another reason why laws may need to change is due to changing community values. Values across society changes over time. What people in society may consider important and relevant within one generation may alter over a transitional period of time. In order to remain relevant, the law must uphold and reflect the values and beliefs of society in the present time. For example, people's perspective revolving around issues such as Abortion (2004) have changed over time as well as the detrimental health impacts of smoking and passive smoking. As such, laws have been amended or introduced to reflect the changing values within the community for example the legalisation of abortion and the banning of smoking in pubs/clubs and in cars with minors.
Changing community awareness:
Another reason why laws may need to change is due to changing community awareness. As a national community, we are much more informed today and aware of relevant issues largely due to the speed and efficiency of communication. As informed citizens, we put pressure on law makers to amend or introduce legislation in areas that we believe need to change. For example, Brodie's law was introduced in 2011 after a teenager ended her life due to bullying at a café where she worked. This law now makes it a serious crime (punishable by up to 10 years) to bully others in the workplace and holds spreads the responsibility of ending bullying.
Changing Expectations of the Legal System:
Another reason why laws may need to change is due to the change expectations towards our legal system. Years ago, laws were expected to regulate behaviour however people now expect the law to uphold individual rights as well as protect people from harm. As such, the law has needed to take a more active role to ensure that it remains relevant. Examples of these include online defamation, duty of care and negligence.
One reason why laws may need to change is due to the progessive nature of technology. As technology is continually developed, with that comes features which may be used in a harmful manner to society. As technology's capability is being grows, the law should be changed and adapted to remain relevant and purposeful. An example of this is the Summary Offences Amendment (2007) as a result of mobile phones equiped with cameras being used as an 'upskirting' device alongside 'online piracy' laws. This legislation was changed to make this actions illegal and protect victims.
Changing community values:
Another reason why laws may need to change is due to changing community values. Values across society changes over time. What people in society may consider important and relevant within one generation may alter over a transitional period of time. In order to remain relevant, the law must uphold and reflect the values and beliefs of society in the present time. For example, people's perspective revolving around issues such as Abortion (2004) have changed over time as well as the detrimental health impacts of smoking and passive smoking. As such, laws have been amended or introduced to reflect the changing values within the community for example the legalisation of abortion and the banning of smoking in pubs/clubs and in cars with minors.
Changing community awareness:
Another reason why laws may need to change is due to changing community awareness. As a national community, we are much more informed today and aware of relevant issues largely due to the speed and efficiency of communication. As informed citizens, we put pressure on law makers to amend or introduce legislation in areas that we believe need to change. For example, Brodie's law was introduced in 2011 after a teenager ended her life due to bullying at a café where she worked. This law now makes it a serious crime (punishable by up to 10 years) to bully others in the workplace and holds spreads the responsibility of ending bullying.
Changing Expectations of the Legal System:
Another reason why laws may need to change is due to the change expectations towards our legal system. Years ago, laws were expected to regulate behaviour however people now expect the law to uphold individual rights as well as protect people from harm. As such, the law has needed to take a more active role to ensure that it remains relevant. Examples of these include online defamation, duty of care and negligence.