Reasons for Law
What is law?
A set of legal rules to create and maintain a sense of order
Name 5 different types of courts
Local, District, Supreme, High, Federal, Drug, Coroners, Family.
What is a precedent
A previous legal decision that serves as a rule in future cases
What is statue law?
A law implemented by parliament
Justice delayed is justice denied referring to what barrier?
Time
What is the difference between rules and laws
Laws are able to be enforced by the police and the courts.
Which court deals with civil cases for claims up to $750 000?
The District Court
Define common Law
Acts of parliament - (Judge-made or case made law)
True or false, statute law overwrites common law
True, it always does.
What are the 5 Barriers to accessing the law?
Cost, time, distance, procedure, and language.
Why can laws change?
Laws can change due to society's standards.
Does a magistrate hear bail applications?
True
Where is precedent kept
In books called Law Reports
What type of authority does parliament have when making laws?
It has supreme authority when making laws, as it can make, change, or pass laws.
List TWO reasons why 'procedures' is a barrier in accessing the law.
Limited knowledge of the law, of certain rights or responsibilities, and court procedures can be intimidating and confusing.
List the 4 main roles for law
Establishing boundaries, Protection, Freedom, Resolving disputes.
What does AVO stand for?
Apprehended Violence Orders
What is statutory interpretation?
When a law is worded in a specific way that allows the law to be applied correctly
What is statute law also known as?
Legislation
List THREE individuals/groups of people that may not have an equal opportunity in law?
Unemployed, uneducated, have drug or alcohol problems, have a mental illness or are Indigenous Australians.
What do laws about resolving boundaries do?
It stops people from taking the law into their own hands and provides a police force.
How many judges does the High Court of Australia consist of?
7
What is trial by ordeal?
Where a witness vows to say the truth in court
Who and where was statute law started?
King William the conqueror in England
Why is it important for people to have equal access to the law?
Because the function of our legal system is to ensure that people’s rights are protected. This can only happen if all people are able to make use of the legal system when they need to.