Government Plans to Make Court Hours More Flexible

Government Plans to Make Court Hours More Flexible

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The transcript discusses the swift justice response following riots, with over 1000 suspects appearing in court within a week. The government aims to maintain this pace through reforms like flexible court hours and rapid processing of simple cases. However, sustaining such speed poses challenges, as thorough investigations require time. Limited court hours often delay justice, affecting victims the most. The reforms aim to address these issues, but the legal system's capacity to keep up remains uncertain.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the government's response to the riots in terms of justice?

They reduced the number of court cases.

They ensured over 1000 suspects appeared in court swiftly.

They increased the number of police officers.

They delayed court proceedings.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the reforms mentioned to improve the justice system?

Hiring more defense lawyers.

Reducing the number of judges.

Flexible court opening hours.

Increasing the number of prisons.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are simple cases like shoplifting expected to be handled under the new reforms?

In two months.

In a month.

In five weeks or more.

In 13 days or fewer.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where might magistrates conduct sessions outside of traditional court settings?

In shopping malls.

In community centers.

In police stations.

In schools.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential downside of rapid justice processing mentioned in the transcript?

It causes delays in other cases.

It increases the workload of judges.

It leads to more crimes.

It may result in mistakes due to insufficient investigation time.

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