Courts
Which court would hear a murder trial?
Supreme Court
What is the latin term for "empty land"
Terra nullius
What must the police obtain before entering a property (unless they have a reasonable understanding that a crime is happening)?
A warrant
Name the legislation where privacy is at issue
The Privacy Act 1988
What is the snail case?
Donaghue v Stevenson
Which court hears about suspicious fires and deaths?
The Coroner's Court
What did Mabo 2 do?
Overturned terra nullius - recognised pre-colonisation title
The police see a car with a back light knocked out and a hand waving out of it. Do they need a warrant to search the vehicle?
No - they have a reasonable suspicion that a crim is happening
What is the main criminal act?
The Crimes Act 1900
Name a self-defence case
R v Silva
R v Batterham
Which court hears children's issues?
The Children's Court
What is Aboriginal customary law?
A system of unwritten cultural rules including following elders
Can police officers issue bail notices to defendants?
Yes - in less serious matters
How can a change be made to the Constitution?
Referendum - majority of people in the majority of states have to say yes for it to pass
Yes or no are the only possible responses
Name a provocation case
R v Singh
Which is the highest court?
Which act was introduced after the Mabo decision in the High Court?
The Native Title Act 1993
A 15 year old has been arrested and is in police custody for questioning. What do the police have to provide them?
An independent adult who sits with them and makes sure they are ok - support person
What does s109 of the Constitution do?
Name a denial case
R v Chamberlain
Name three appellate courts
High Court
Supreme Court
District Court
What was the name of the island Eddie Mabo came from?
Meriam
What is the legal rule the police must abide by before charging children?
Doli incapax
What is LEPRA?
Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002
Name a mental illness case
R v Waterlow