LEGAL CONCEPTS
What are the principles of natural justice?
Fair, just, and equitable.
Direct.
What is a strict liability offence?
A strict liability offence is one in which only actus reus (the guilty act) needs to be proven for a conviction to be made.
What are the three arms of government under the separation of powers?
The judiciary, the executive government, and the parliament.
What does it mean if you receive a summons as a witness?
You are expected to give testimony at the Magistrate's Court.
What is a summary offence?
A summary offence is a less serious offence heard in the Magistrate's Court, with no trial or jury.
What is the meaning of nature and scope?
Nature is the fundamental characteristics of the issue, whereas scope is the breadth of the issue/its impact.
What does it mean if you receive a subpoena as a witness?
You are expected to provide testimony at the District or High Courts.
What is an indictable offence?
An indictable offence is an offence that you can go to jail for, heard in front of a jury in the District or higher courts.
Exclusive, concurrent, and residual powers.
Can an adult person be arrested or searched without a warrant?
Yes, in certain circumstances.
What is common law?
Common law is case law, created in courts through their rulings on specific cases.
What are the five rule of law criteria?
Known, acceptable, clear, enforceable, and equitable.
What is reasonable suspicion?
Reasonable suspicion means a situation in which a reasonable person would have cause to be supicious.
What is statute law?
Statute law is law made in parliament, through legislation and bills.