Substrand: "8.6 Rules, Laws and The Judiciary" (7 periods)

This sub strand examines Governance and Leadership in modern Solomon Islands Society. It explains to learners why we have rules and laws and why it is important that we live up to those rules and laws.

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

8.6.1 know the meaning of rules and laws and related terms (k)

8.6.1.1 define the terms Rules, Laws, Police and the Judiciary, Human Rights
8.6.1.2 explain reasons for rules and laws, how they are made and their examples
8.6.1.3 explain the different types of national laws and some basic documents of these laws and their purpose
8.6.1.4 describe the basic Rule of Law concept in relation to daily life
8.6.1.5 explain the role of laws and the function of governments and courts in protecting human rights in Solomon Islands

8.6.2 understand the structure of the judicial system in Solomon Islands (u)

8.6.2.1 explain the different levels of the courts in the country and the types of cases they can deal with
8.6.2.2 examine a case study of how the Judiciary keeps “checks and balances” on the government

8.6.3 be able to construct a diagram to show the structure of the judicial system in Solomon Islands (s)

8.6.3.1 draw the structure of the court system in Solomon Islands

8.6.4 form opinions about the roles of the Judiciary in the Country (a)

8.6.4.1 discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Judiciary in Solomon Islands and suggest how it can be strengthened