The Nature and reasons for laws
Why are old laws typically change?
They become outdated as society evolves
What does a prosecutor do in court?
They create a case against the defendant as to why they should be charged.
What is the difference between customary and statute laws?
Customary laws are rules that different places enforce whilst statute laws are official and passed by the government.
What is customary law?
They are laws that different communities make based on their values and beliefs.
what is the difference between public and private law?
Public law handles legal rules between the government and individuals, whereas private law handles legal rules between private citizens or businesses.
Name 5 laws
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What is the role of a jury member?
A jury member is someone summoned from the public to listen to the case and provide if they think they are guilty or not.
If a school punishes someone for talking in class is it customary or statute law?
Customary
What is the goal of circle sentencing?
To provide an alternative, culturally grounded sentencing process for eligible First Nations or Aboriginal offenders that replaces a traditional magistrate-only courtroom with community-led collaboration.
Explain why the law needs to reflect the values of society?
They are the ones being affected?
How do laws protect people from harms way?
They prevent people from doing bad things by inflicting punishment
How old do you have to be to be eligible as a jury member?
18
How many members are in the house of representatives?
151
When was circle sentencing introduced
2002
what are two reasons for law changing?
Changing social attitudes and values/ advances in technology and science.
What is the difference between a rule and a law?
Rules are guidelines made by a specific group whilst laws are made by the government and must be followed by everyone.
What does a clerk do in a courtroom?
They help manage the administrative and procedural operations of a court session to help the judge keep proceedings running smoothly.
Explain why both the House of Representatives and the Senate must both agree to a proposed law?
it is to ensure that there is a fair outcome and everything is thoroughly reviewed. It also allows there to be fair representation of all the states and territories.
Why was circle sentencing introduced?
To remove the barrier in between the Australian legal system and the Indigenous people.
What is an example of a new law that might need to be changed in the future?
Laws around A.I