Common law
This type of law is created by judges through decisions made in court cases.
common law?
This type of law is made by Parliament.
statute law
This area of law deals with disputes between individuals or organisations.
civil law
These are the ages generally covered by Queensland's youth justice system.
10 to 17 years old
This occurs when a person breaks a criminal law.
crime
This legal principle means lower courts must follow decisions made by higher courts in similar cases.
precedent?
This is the name given to a proposed law before it becomes an Act.
Bill
This is the person who starts a civil action in court.
plaintiff
This Queensland law deals specifically with young people who commit offences.
Youth Justice Act 1992 (Qld)
This party is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases.
State (or Crown)
This court creates precedents that are binding on all Australian courts.
High Court of Australia
This level of government can make laws about education, health and crime.
State Parliament
This is the person or organisation being sued.
defendant
This approach focuses on helping young offenders change their behaviour.
rehabilitation
This is the standard of proof required in criminal cases.
beyond reasonable doubt
This is the most common remedy awarded in civil cases.
damages
This occurs when a Bill receives approval from the Governor-General or Governor and becomes law.
Royal Assent
This is the standard of proof used in civil cases.
balance of probabilities
This process brings together victims and offenders to repair harm caused by crime.
restorative justice
deterrence
This part of a judge's decision contains the legal reasoning that may become a precedent.
ratio decidendi
Which political party currently forms the Australian Federal Government, and who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?
This civil wrong occurs when someone fails to take reasonable care and causes harm.
negligence
This sentencing principle states that detention should generally be a last resort for young offenders.
Incarceration
These are the two main categories of criminal offences in Queensland.
summary offences and indictable offences