THE COURT SYSTEM AND COURT PERSONNEL
Is there a jury present at District Court for an armed robbery case?
Yes
What is statute law in the Australian legal system?
Law made by parliament through the process of passing formal bills
Name one detail in both traditonal courts and circle sentencing.
Both end up reciveing a sentence
What is criminal law?
Laws that protect society by punishing people who do bad things, like stealing or hurting someone.
Name 5 laws
Speeding, Stealing, Murder, Drink Driving and Drugs
What are the 3 main courts in NSW
Local Court of NSW, District Court of NSW and Supreme Court of NSW
What is a bill in parliament?
A draft or proposal for a new law before it is voted on and approved.
Name 3 things you would find in a Traditional Court room.
Lawyer, Judge, Jury, Public Watching trial, Prosecutor and Defendent.
What is civil law?
Laws that sort out private arguments between two people or businesses, like a disagreement over a broken contract or property.
Why do law's change?
Laws change to reflect shifting societal values, new technologies and evolving community needs so they remain fair and relevant
What is the name of the court deal with minor crimes in New South Wales.
Local court of NSW
Who makes common law?
Judges in a courtroom when they make decisions on new legal cases.
What is customary law?
Customary law is a traditional legal system based on long established, unwritten practices within a specific community.
What does law reform mean?
Changing or updating old laws to make them better for modern life.
Sentenced to many years in prison depending on how bad it is could face life in prison or
Name 3 examples of cases that may be trialed at Supreme court.
Murder, Manslaughter and Lawsuits with large amounts of money involved
What is a precedent in the legal system?
A decision made by a judge in the past that other judges must look at and follow in similar future cases.
What is circle sentencing
Circle sentencing is an alternative Australian sentencing court involving Indigenous community elders to determine culturally appropriate penalties
Why do we need to change laws?
We need to change laws to adapt to the new world, we are becoming apart off.
Explain Manslaughter
By doing an action that ends up killing someone you may have intent to harm them but not kill or may have not meant to.
Between what amounts of money does the district court work with for financial claims?
$100,000 - $750,000
If parliament makes a law that completely disagrees with an old judge's decision, which law wins?
Parliament's law wins
Why do we have customary law?
Customary law exists to maintain social harmony, resolve disputes, and reflect community traditions and values
How can regular people get the government to change a law?
By signing petitions, joining peaceful protests, or writing directly to their local Member of Parliament
Why do we have law's?
Explain
We have laws to establish boundaries, Provide Protection for everyone, Freedom to do things that are safe and a way to stop disputes and keep people safe.