Principles of Justice

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What is the 'rule of law'?

• All Australians are governed by a set of laws so that the everyone knows the law and is treated equally before the law.

• It is assumed a person who is alleged to have committed a crime is innocent until a court finds them guilty.

• The responsibility to prove a person guilty of an offence, rests with the person or institution making the accusation.

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Justice only applies to certain people

• True

• False

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What do the principles of justice aim to do?

• Outline the rights that Australians have before the law

• Outlines the importance of justice

• Outlines the need for justice

• Outlines Australians need to have a justice system

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What is the 'right to legal representation'?

• It is assumed a person who is alleged to have committed a crime is innocent until a court finds them guilty.

• The responsibility to prove a person guilty of an offence, rests with the person or institution making the accusation.

• Every person is entitled to have their case represented by a legal expert (solicitor or barrister) who may provide advice, guidance and legal representation.

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Although people have the right to choose legal representation, some cannot afford independent lawyers. What do you think is an organisation that can provide free legal advice and information, as well as lower-cost/free legal representation?

• Caritas

• Mercy College

• Legal Aid

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Everyone has the right to be equal before the law, regardless of race, religion, age or gender

• True

• False

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The separation of powers means that...

• Parliament creates the law but the judiciary manages the law

• the judge and jury remain separate

• people are entitled to legal representation from whom they choose

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Members of the public are able to watch legal proceedings in most court cases. Why might this be?

• To watch justice get served

• to ensure judiciary is acting fairly with no influence/prejudice

• to act as members of the jury and come to a conviction

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what is the purpose of having the ability to appeal?

• individuals are treated fairly

• individuals concerns are addressed

• individuals are given the appropriate outcome

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What is the 'presumption of innocence'?

• It is assumed a person who is alleged to have committed a crime is innocent until a court finds them guilty.

• The responsibility to prove a person guilty of an offence, rests with the person or institution making the accusation.

• It means that all people are considered equal before the law.

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What is the 'burden of proof'?

• It is assumed a person who is alleged to have committed a crime is innocent until a court finds them guilty.

• The responsibility to prove a person guilty of an offence, rests with the person or institution making the accusation.

• It means that all people are considered equal before the law.

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Brian has been caught smoking on school grounds. The principal says "I should have expected this from you - you're a troublemaker. You're suspended!"

Brian's friend has also been caught smoking - he is the one who gave Brian the cigarettes. However, he is the principals son and does not get in trouble.

Why does this not uphold the principles of justice?

• equality was not upheld

• Brian was not given the opportunity to have his case seen by a jury

• the principal was biased

• Brian's friend was corrupting him