Keiran Hardy is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University and a member of the highly respected Griffith Criminology Institute. He is a recognised expert on counter-terrorism and national security laws and contributes regularly to public inquiries and the media.

• Introduction Part 1: Law and its Influences 1. What is Law? 2. Legislation 3. Case Law 4. Politics 5. The Media Part 2: Rights & Justice 6. Founding Principles 7. Justice 8. First Nations Peoples & The Law 9. International Law & Human Rights Part 3: Criminal Justice 10. Criminal Responsibility 11. Investigation & Trial 12. Sentencing & Appeals 13. Cybercrime 14. Counter-Terrorism. Glossary of Key Terms. Index

“Law in Australian Society provides an invaluable entry point for new students and all those seeking to understand the institutions and laws under which we live. In accessible prose, Keiran Hardy demystifies the law and explains its role in contemporary Australia, drawing on recent issues and live debates. A terrific book!”—Andrew Lynch, Professor & Dean, UNSW Faculty of Law & Justice.“This highly readable book provides a comprehensive introduction to the law, setting out key concepts using contemporary and engaging examples.”—Elaine Pearson, Asia Director, Human Rights Watch.“There is a special lauded place in academia for those who possess the skills to distil the complex into the palatable—and this book does exactly that … I commend this book for all those who seek to understand our legal system and strive to study it without undue complexity.”—David Heilpern, Associate Professor and former Magistrate, Dean and Chair of Discipline (Law), University of Southern Queensland.