Crime
Define Mens Rea
What is .... guilty mind
Define Actus Reus
What is ...... guilty act
What is incapacitation
What is ....... preventing people from committing future crimes (incarceration)
Provide an example of a crime that would be and one that would NOT be a strict liability offence
What is ............ speeding and murder
What is the most effective way human rights are protected in Australia
What is ..... statute law
What is trade unionism
What is .......The protection of workers' rights
Someone is seen committing a crime which element of crime does the evidence establish
What is .....actus reus
True or False Majority verdicts have been permitted since 2006 Under the amendments made to the Jury Act 2006 in NSW
What is .......true
Which human rights are implied in the Australian Constitution
what is ..........freedom of speech
remember - explicit rights include:
the right to vote
the right to trial by jury for certain offences
some protection of freedom of religion
Police powers in NSW are currently contained under which statutes?
what is ..........Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002
The practice of parliaments legislating a specific sentence for a particular crime is best known as what?
what is ...... Mandatory sentencing
What is mandatory sentencing?
where parliament has legislated for a particular offence to be dealt with by a particular sentencing order, or a minimum term of imprisonment
What is transnational crime? Provide one example
what is .....Transnational crimes are crimes that have actual or potential effect across national borders
eg. people smuggling / drug trafficking / cybercrime
Define bail
What is .... the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
What principle allows a country to assert its right to make laws for its citizens?
What is state sovereignty
A person has been charged with assault. What is the standard and burden of proof required in this case?
What is ..... The prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty
Define the following covenant ICESCR
The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.
To ensure the equal rights of men and women to the enjoyment of all economic, social and cultural rights outlined in the present Covenant.
Define ICCPR
What is .....The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) is a multilateral treaty that commits nations to respect the civil and political rights of individuals
including the right to life, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, electoral rights and rights to due process and a fair trial.
Which covenant under the International Bill of Human Rights works towards fair wage
ICESCR
Human rights are considered to be .....
What is ...... Universal, inalienable and inherent
At what age is a child assumed criminally responsible under the children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 (NSW)
What is ......10
True or false: The Department of Public Prosecutions decides to appeal the leniency of a sentencing decision made by the judge in a murder trial. If the appeal is granted no new evidence or facts can be heard.
What is ........True
Define self determination
the rights of all peoples to pursue freely their economic, social and cultural development without outside interference
Explain human rights documents under the Bill of International Human Rights. How have they lead to the development of human rights
UDHR
ICCPR
ICESCR
Together, these documents define and protect a wide range of human rights EG RIGHT TO LIFE, RIGHT TO SELF DETERMINATION ETC
Explain how Trade unionism has changed over time
Since industrial revolution
responds to workers needs