Vocabulary
What is common law?
Laws made by judges or the courts
Which court are most minor offences/crimes heard in?
Magistrates Court
What is a defendant?
The individual or organisation accused in court
How many principles of justice are there in Victoria?
3
Who is the top law officer in Australia?
The Attorney General
Causing harm to someone's reputation. Slander, false statements, etc.
High Court of Australia
Who brings the case to court in criminal cases?
Prosecutor
What is an appeal?
Having a verdict or sentence reviewed or set aside by a higher court.
Where is the next Olympics being held?
Paris
What is Precedent?
A previous ruling or sentence handed down on a case that becomes a guide for subsequent case outcomes.
Is a Magistrates Court a state/territory or federal court?
State court
No, because Australian law is underpinned by the principle of 'Innocent until proven guilty'
Why is an independent and unbiased judiciary important?
- Judges/jury are impartial
- No prior knowledge/prejudice
- Fair trial
Which two celebrities were in a legal battle last year?
Johnny Depp
Amber Heard
What does judiciary mean?
The branch of power that makes judgements about the law, decisions about cases according to the law.
The Court that hears the most serious cases
Supreme Court
How many jurors hear a criminal case?
12
What does equality before the law mean?
All people must be treated equally before the law.
When was Pluto removed as a planet?
2006
What does indictable offence mean?
(Highest and state only)
High Court of Australia
Supreme Court
District Court
Magistrates Court
What is the difference between a summary and indictable offence?
Summary - Less serious, with a maximum penalty of 2 year imprisonment
Indictable - More serious, higher maximum penalties
Explain the concept of burden of proof
The onus is on the prosecution to prove that the defendant is guilty using evidence tendered to the court
What was the surname of Juror 8 in 12 Angry Men?
Davis