Principles of Justice
True or False: Fairness means that everyone receives the same outcome in legal cases.
What is false
My purpose is to protect children who lack the mental capacity to understand the consequences of their actions from being held criminally accountable.
what is Doli Incapaxs
What is the Latin term for the "guilty act" in criminal law
What is actus reus?
I ensure the law is applied equally to everyone, promoting fairness
What is consistency?
This person brings a lawsuit to court in a civil case.
Who is the plaintiff ?
What legal right ensures that individuals can present their case before a decision is made?
What is the right to be heard.
True or False: The age of criminal responsibility is the same across all Australian states and territories - at the moment.
What is the most common level of mens rea required for serious crimes, such as murder?
What is intention?
Which principle requires courts to follow the decisions of higher courts in the same hierarchy?
What is the doctrine of precedent?
What is the standard of proof required in a criminal trial?
What is beyond a reasonable doubt?
How do courts address inequality in cases involving language barriers
What is "providing interpreters"?
Which Australian state or territory is the first to consider lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 10 years?
The Northern Territory
A driver knowingly speeds through a red light, causing a crash. What level of mens rea does this indicate?
What is recklessness.
n the courts hierarchy, what is the term for a decision that must be followed by all lower courts?
What is a binding precedent?
The law sets out the rights and responsibilities of individuals, groups and organisations.
What is civil law
Name one measure used in courts to uphold fairness in criminal trials
What is the right to an impartial jury or the presumption of innocence?
Which Australian state or territory is the first to commit to raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years by 2027?
What is the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
In cases where a person knowingly aids in the commission of a crime, what specific mens rea applies?
This court typically handles summary offences, which are considered less serious than indictable offences.
What is the Magistrates' Court?
This court has jurisdiction to hear and determine cases involving children and young people
What is the childrens court?
What type of justice is achieved when barriers such as language, disability, or financial resources are removed to improve access to legal systems?
What is social justice?
In addition to raising the age of criminal responsibility, what reform do experts suggest to improve youth justice systems across Australia?
What is investing in diversion and support programs?
This happens when someone admits to a minor offence, often leading to a lighter sentence.
What kind of jurisdiction allows a court to hear a case for the first time?
What is original jurisdiction?
the amount of jail time you can get for this offence is 2 years
What are summary offences?