HSC Legal Studies Crime and Human Rights

Who has the burden of proof in the Local Court

• The Magistrate

• The Public Defender

• The Police Prosecutor

• The Director of Public Prosecutions

A magistrate has suspended a person’s driver’s licence.  The person decides to appeal the decision.

• Local Court

• District Court

• Licensing Court

• Court of Criminal Appeal

Which of the following is an example of a human rights treaty?

• The Magna Carta

• The US Bill of Rights

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• The International Conveneant on Civil and Political Rights

Crimes against the international community include

• torture and genocide

• genocide and war crimes

• war crimes and drug smuggling

• slavery and crimes against humanity

Universal suffrage is the right to do what?

• To vote in elections

• To have an education

• To practise your faith

• To live free of suffering

Which of the following statements is true of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

• It is a multilateral treaty

• Its articles are legally enforceable

• It only applies to developed countries

• It defines the agreed meaning of human rights

After being tackled by Mark in a game of rugby, Troy suffers a serious injury. Mark is charged with assault.

 

Which element of the crime may be difficult for the Prosecution to prove?

• Mens Rea

• Causation

• Actus Reus

• Strict Liability

Which of the following is a public order offence?

• Treason

• Shoplifting

• Dangerous Driving

• Offensive language

Which term best describes a person who is held in custody until their trial?

• Bail

• Parole

• Remand

• Probation

An Aboriginal offender and representatives from the Aboriginal community attend a meeting to discuss the impact of a crime committed on the victim and community.

 

What is this an example of?

• Probation

• Circle Sentencing

• Committal Proceedings

• A community service order