Crime
This is the guilty act required for most criminal offences.
actus reus
This group of citizens decides whether an accused person is guilty or not guilty.What is a jury
A jury
This party starts a civil case.
plaintiff
This British band recorded "Hey Jude".
The Beatles
This city is known as the "City of Canals" and has over 150 canals connected by more than 400 bridges.
Venice
This term describes the intention or mental element of a crime.
mens rea
This person directs the jury on the law during a trial.
judge
This party responds to a civil claim.
defendant
This Australian singer released the hit song "Can't Get You Out of My Head.
Kylie Minogue
This sea, bordered by Jordan, Israel and the West Bank, is so salty that people float easily in it.
Dead Sea
This standard of proof is used in criminal cases.
beyond reasonable doubt
This term describes the final decision made by a jury.
verdict
This standard of proof applies in civil cases.
balance of probabilities
This song begins with the lyric "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Bohemian Rhapsody
This UNESCO-listed site in Peru was largely unknown to the outside world until 1911.
Machu Picchu
This Queensland law deals specifically with young people who commit offences.
Youth Justice Act 1992 (Qld)?
This verdict means the prosecution has not proved the case.
not guilty
The aim of civil law is usually to provide this rather than punishment.
remedy
This song is about a pet rat
Ben
This sea, bordered by Jordan, Israel and the West Bank, is so salty that people float easily in it.
Dead Sea
This legal principle states that no person is above the law and everyone is subject to the same legal rules.
Rule of Law
Jurors are selected from people whose names appear on this government list.
electoral roll
This legal document begins many civil proceedings.
statement of claim
This song by Bon Jovi includes the lyric "Whoa, we're halfway there".
Livin' on a Prayer
This famous railway journey travels from Moscow to Vladivostok over approximately 9,300 kilometres.
Trans-Siberian Railway