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True or false: The principle of equality is limited in the civil justice system as First Nations peoples may be less capable of presenting evidence due to language barriers and different cultural practices, undermining the equal treatment of First Nations peoples in the civil justice system.
True
How many people make up a jury?
Six
True or false: Injunctions aim to either remedy a past civil breach or prevent a potential civil breach from occurring.
True
True or false: Many community legal centres and legal aid services have expanded to rural areas. Consequently, living in metropolitan Melbourne now creates more difficulties for plaintiffs and defendants than living in rural areas.
False
A _______ is a group of randomly selected people who are required to deliver a verdict in a trial based on the evidence presented to them in court.
jury
_____ is the principle that all people can participate in the justice system and its processes should be impartial and open.
Fairness
_____ are a type of remedy in which monetary compensation is awarded to the plaintiff in a civil dispute to compensate their loss caused by a civil breach.
Damages
_____ is the principle that all people engaging with the justice system and its processes should be treated in the same way.
_______ are a type of compensatory damages that aim to further compensate the plaintiff for humiliation suffered or where they have been insulted due to the defendant's misconduct.
Aggravated damages
A _______ is a decision made by a judge or jury regarding the guilt or liability of a party.
verdict
__________ are a type of compensatory damages that have a precise value, are easily quantifiable, and the amount can be calculated objectively.
Specific damages
_______ are a small monetary amount awarded to show the plaintiff has suffered a civil breach, usually valued at $1, to uphold the plaintiff's rights without providing compensation.
Nominal damages
True or false: The Victorian Ombudsman has the ability to enter the premises of any organisation.
False
Direct questioning is generally considered __________ in some Aboriginal cultures.
A ______ is a court order that aims to enforce a right by preventing a civil breach, or correct a civil breach and return the plaintiff to the position they were in prior to the breach by the defendant.
remedy
The principle of _______ ensures all people can participate in the justice system and that its processes are impartial and open.
fairness
A ________________ is the length of time in which a plaintiff must commence a civil action in court, after which the plaintiff is unable to bring an action relating to the civil wrong against the defendant.
limitation period
List the two conditions required for a person to be able to partake in jury service in Victoria.
The person must be 18 years or older, and enrolled to vote in Victoria.
The Magistrates' Court has no _________ jurisdiction.
______ is the principle that all people should be able to engage with the justice system and its processes on an informed basis.
Access
_____ is a method of civil dispute resolution that involves an independent third party, who assists the negotiation process.
Conciliation
A __________ occurs when all six jurors find the defendant liable.
unanimous verdict
A _______ is a legal proceeding brought by one or numerous plaintiffs acting for themselves as well as on behalf of a wider group of people who have a claim with similar facts.
________ is the principle that the law applies to everyone equally regardless of status.
Rule of law
An __________ is an independent authority that operates on state and federal levels and is created to investigate complaints against a company or organisation.
ombudsman