Do the crime, do the time
This is the standard of proof required in a criminal trial.
What is beyond reasonable doubt?
Police must have this to lawfully arrest someone.
What is a reasonable suspicion that an offence has been committed?
This is the lowest court in Queensland’s hierarchy.
What is the Magistrates Court?
The three branches of government are these.
What are legislative, executive, and judicial?
A principle that ensures laws are applied fairly and consistently across cases across time periods.
What is precedent?
The person who brings the case in a criminal trial.
Who is the prosecutor?
After arrest, a person must be informed of these rights.
What are the right to silence and the right to legal representation?
This court hears serious indictable offences such as murder.
What is the Supreme Court (Trial Division)?
This principle means that no one, including government officials, is above the law.
What is rule of law?
Rule of law derived from here.
What is Magna Carta
The two elements that must be proven for most crimes.
What are actus reus and mens rea?
This document authorises police to enter property and arrest a person.
What is an arrest warrant?
This court hears appeals from the Magistrates Court.
What is the District Court?
This concept ensures each branch of government can limit the power of the others.
What are checks and balances?
What are misdemeanours?
This type of offence includes murder and manslaughter.
What is an indictable offence?
This principle requires police to treat all people fairly and lawfully during an arrest.
What is due process?
This is the highest court of appeal in Queensland.
What is the Court of Appeal (within the Supreme Court)?
The Governor-General exercises this type of power on behalf of the monarch.
What is executive power?
This key piece of legislation defines most criminal offences in Queensland.
What is the Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld)?
This legal principle means a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
What is double jeopardy?
This Act outlines police powers and arrest procedures in Queensland.
What is the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 (Qld)?
The maximum limit of civil cases in this court is $750,000
What is the District Court?
Queensland has this parliamentary system.
What is unicameral?
Guidelines for how a government ought to behave before, during, and after legal processes with another government body, a private company, or an individual
What is government agencies to behave as model litigants?