Criminal Law
What is the term for the guilty act in criminal law?
Actus reus
A promise (or a set of promises) that is legally binding and agreed upon by two or more parties
A contract
No-one is ______ the law
Above
A less serious criminal offence heard in the Magistrates' Court
Summary Offence
The division of government power between the legislature, executive, and judiciary
Separation of Powers
What is the lowest court that hears most criminal cases?
Magistrate's Court
What is the most common remedy in a civil case?
Monetary
The rule of law helps prevent abuse of ______
Power
The extent to which people in a society feel connected and work together peacefully
Social Cohesion
What defence involves being forced to commit a crime because of threats?
Duress
What is a jury's role in a criminal trial?
To determine guilt or innocence
If someone breaks a contract, what has occurred?
Breach of contract
If a celebrity receives the same penalty as anyone else for breaking the law, which principle is being demonstrated?
Equality
The standard of proof required in criminal cases.
Beyond Reasonable Doubt
What is one benefit of separating government powers?
Checks and balances
What is the legal defence that argues a person was elsewhere when the crime occurred?
Alibi
What is failing to take reasonable care, causing harm to another person.
Why is impartiality important for jurors
To ensure a fair trial
A statement lowers a person's reputation in the eyes of others
Defamatory meaning
What are the three principles of justice?
Fairness, equality and access
What are the two elements generally needed to prove a crime?
Actus reus and mens rea
What are the three main elements of defamation?
Publication, identification, and defamatory meaning
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?
Judiciary (courts)
The person who brings a civil case to court
Plaintiff
What is one purpose of criminal sanctions?
Punishment, deterrence, rehabilitation, or community protection.