WorksheetsHSC Legal Studies Crime and Human Rights
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
The right to self-determination is referred to as
a community right
an individual right
an economic right
a collective right
During a murder trial the defendant’s lawyer argues that a prosecution witness is lying.
What is the lawyer attempting to show?
Actus Reus
Deterrence
Reasonable Doubt
Strict Liability
The government expands educational and skills-based training within prisons.
What is this an example of?
Situational crime prevention
Social crime prevention
Diversionary programs
Restorative justice
What is the purpose of charge negotiation?
To ensure that justice is achieved
To provide training in negotiation for the police
To reduce costs and delays in the court system
To involve the victim in determining the outcome
Maria is not an Australian citizen. She has finished a two-year prison sentence in a NSW gaol.
Which of the following is true?
Maria cannot be deported.
Maria must agree to be deported.
The NSW Parliament must authorise Maria’s deportation.
The Minister for Immigration can order Maria’s deportation.
