Statute Law
Name of a proposal for a new law `
What is a bill?
Who makes a common law?
A judge
What is criminal law
Laws to protect people and society
What is civil law?
a dispute between two people or groups
Sally steals $100 from her work, is this a summary or indictable crime?
summary
Where are new laws introduced to be discussed
House of representatives
Word that describes a judges decision that must be followed by lower courts
Precedent
When accused of a crime, what is a person known as in court?
The defendant
What is someone called who brings forwards a civil complaint?
Plaintiff
Joe didn't paint a house he was contracted to. In the civil case, is he the plaintiff or defendant?
defendant
How many times does a bill get read in the process of becoming a law?
6 times in total. 3 in HoR, 3 in Senate
In what courts are common laws created?
Superior Courts, e.g Supreme court, Federal court, high court
Who is responsible for bringing people accused of crime to justice?
The government/state. known as the prosecutor
What types of disputes are covered in civil law?
Family law, contract law and torts
Forooq hurt himself on a council sidewalk. He decided to sue the council. What would he be arguing he suffered?
Harm
Who is responsible for giving a bill 'Royal Assent?'
The Governor General
What can override a common law?
A statute law
What is a serious crime also known as
An Indictment crime
What is it called when people can work out their complaint before it goes to court?
Mediation
Luca hit a man in the face in a brawl. He is found guilty. What sentence would you give him
prison time
What is a parliamentary committee?
A group of MPs who investigate ideas for new laws and make a recommendation to parliament
Why do we have common law?
To fill the gaps that statute law doesn't cover
What is a punishment for breaking a serious criminal law?
What is jail time for x amount of years
Why do we have civil law?
to protect peoples rights and settle disputes fairly.
Craig posts lies about sienna on facebook. Which area of civil law does this apply to?