WorksheetsHSC Crime and Human Rights
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
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. Which court would be the most likely to hear the appeal?
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 Convenant 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 beinng 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 proceeding
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
Youth Justice Conferencing is an example of which of the following?
Restorative Justice
Protective Custody
Preventative detention
A post-sentencing consideration
Which of the following rights is covered by the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
The right to education
The right to freedom of religion
The right to freedom of assembly
The right to live free of torture and slavery
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.
In sentencing a child convicted of a criminal offence, why would a magistrate impose a fine instead of a control order?
Deterrence is more important than retribution.
A fine should be imposed wherever possible.
A child's education must not be interrupted.
A custodial sentence should be a last resort.
The primary role of the United Nations Security Council is to do which of the following?
Promote and maintain peace amoung member states
Report on cases of human rights abuse to member states
Review judgements from the International Court of Justice
Make recommendations on changes to existing international law
Commonwealth and State laws allow for the detention of a person if there is a threat of a terrorist act. What is such an order called?
Preventative Detention
Continued Detention
Home Detention
A Control Order
John, an Australian citizen, commits major art fraud in NSW. He is arrested three years later in a Caribbean country. What is the process by which he can be forced to return to Australia to face trial?
International Criminal Court Order
Deportation
Extradition
International Court of Justice Order
The main purpose of a judicial guideline is to promote consistency in which of the following?
The use of police powers
Sentencing
Jury decisions
Charge negotiation
Which of the following is an argument in favour of introducing a Charter of Rights in Australia?
It would emphasise responsibilities over rights.
The UN would have a greater say in Australia legislation.
It would decrease the power of judges over important social issues.
Vulnerable members of society would be better protected under the law.
What is the role of a juror?
To question evidence presented in couirt
To listen to advice from prosecutors
To decide guilt or innocence
To make a ruling
A country has been criticised by the United Nations for using capital punishment. Which of the following allows the country to ignore this criticism?
State sovereignty
Self-determination
Division of Powers
Separation of Powers
Which of the following involves judicial discretion?
Sentencing and punishment
The role of the victim
Charge negotiation
Standard of proof
Terry puts up posters calling for people to overthrow the government. What category of crime does this relate to? What category of crime does this relate to?
Property offences
Offences against the person
Public order offences
Offences against the sovereign
Which of the following would be the most effective legal measure the Australian government could use to deal with transnational crimes?
Appearing before the International Criminal Court
Boycotting the United Nations General Assembly
Entering into cooperative arrangements with other nation states
Publicising crimes with the aim of deterring future offenders
Why are appeals an important mechanism within the criminal justice system?
They can correct unjust decisions
They only apply to sentencing decisions
They allow offenders to disagree with decisions
Only prosecutors are allowed to appeal decisions
New legislation proposes mandatory sentencing. A judge comments that the proposed legislation challenges judicial discretion.
Precedent
Ratio decidendi
Division of Powers
Separation of Powers
