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meaning of law

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A system of regulations imposed on all members of a community that are officially recognised, binding and enforceable by persons or organisations such as the police and the courts.

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values

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Values represent a persons fundamental beliefs about what is important, guiding their actions and priorities.

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what is Doli Incapax and what is it an example for?

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equality - Any child 10-14 is incapable of criminal intent unless proved otherwise.

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what principles are used to ensure the fairness and justice of the decision-making procedures of courts?

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• - Right to be heard (fair hearing)

• - right to have a decision made by an unbiased decision maker - even an appearance of bias is enough to constitute a breach of natural justice.

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Anarchy

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Anarchy is a greek word meaning 'without a ruler'. It is used to describe a state of chaos and disorder from absence of rules and laws. If a state or country has violence and widespread looting, it is a significant indicator that a society is on the verge of anarchy.

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Tyranny

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Tyranny is the opposite meaning of anarchy, tyrant means single leader who has unlimited power over people in a state or country. Tyrannical power involves severe punishment for any infringements of the law. 

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No one is above the law is what?

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Rule of Law

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define 'sanction'

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a penalty imposed on those who break the law, usually in the form of a fine or punishment

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Procedural fairness

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Refers to the idea that there must be fairness in the processes that resolve disputes.

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define 'access' in the terms of law

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Access refers to the right or opportunity to make use of something. In a democratic society such as Australia, protecting the rights of all citizens is the ultimate goal of the law.