2021 HSC Multiple

In criminal cases heard by the District Court, questions of law are decided by a

• jury

• judge

• magistrate

• prosecutor

What is the minimum age at which children can be held criminally responsible in NSW?

• 10

• 14

• 16

• 18

Which concept relates to the right of citizens to participate in the democratic process?

• Peace rights

• Labour rights

• Universal suffrage

• Environmental rights

A person has been found guilty of stealing money from retirement home residents to fund a luxury overseas holiday. Which factor has most likely affected their criminal behaviour?

• Economic

• Political

• Self-interest

• Social

Which of the following is a non-government organisation?

• United Nations

• Human Rights Watch

• International Criminal Court

• North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

Victim impact statements in NSW

• can be presented at a bail hearing

• are compulsory for all criminal matters

• can be used by a jury to determine guilt

• can be presented at a sentencing hearing

A mobile detection camera captures a motor vehicle driver illegally using their phone. If the matter goes to court, which of the following must be proven?

• Mens rea

• Actus reus

• Mens rea and causation

• Actus reus, causation and mens rea

The right to seek asylum is a

• civil and political right

• peace and security right

• economic and social right

• religious and cultural right

Police stop a 17-year-old licensed driver and conduct a breath test. A high range blood alcohol reading is detected. In which court will the matter be heard?

• Children’s

• District

• Local

• Supreme

International human rights law is debated, discussed and recommended by which organ of the United Nations?

• The Secretariat

• The Security Council

• The General Assembly

• The Economic and Social Council