6 questions
What do the principles of justice aim to do?
Outline the rights that Australians have before the law
Outlines the importance of justice
Outlines the need for justice
Outlines Australians need to have a justice system
What is the 'rule of law'?
All Australians are governed by a set of laws so that the everyone knows the law and is treated equally before the law.
It is assumed a person who is alleged to have committed a crime is innocent until a court finds them guilty.
The responsibility to prove a person guilty of an offence, rests with the person or institution making the accusation.
It means that all people are considered equal before the law.
Every person is entitled to have their case represented by a legal expert (solicitor or barrister) who may provide advice, guidance and legal representation.
What is the 'presumption of innocence'?
All Australians are governed by a set of laws so that the everyone knows the law and is treated equally before the law.
It is assumed a person who is alleged to have committed a crime is innocent until a court finds them guilty.
The responsibility to prove a person guilty of an offence, rests with the person or institution making the accusation.
It means that all people are considered equal before the law.
Every person is entitled to have their case represented by a legal expert (solicitor or barrister) who may provide advice, guidance and legal representation.
What is the 'burden of proof'?
All Australians are governed by a set of laws so that the everyone knows the law and is treated equally before the law.
It is assumed a person who is alleged to have committed a crime is innocent until a court finds them guilty.
The responsibility to prove a person guilty of an offence, rests with the person or institution making the accusation.
It means that all people are considered equal before the law.
Every person is entitled to have their case represented by a legal expert (solicitor or barrister) who may provide advice, guidance and legal representation.
What is the 'right to a fair trial'?
All Australians are governed by a set of laws so that the everyone knows the law and is treated equally before the law.
It is assumed a person who is alleged to have committed a crime is innocent until a court finds them guilty.
The responsibility to prove a person guilty of an offence, rests with the person or institution making the accusation.
It means that all people are considered equal before the law.
Every person is entitled to have their case represented by a legal expert (solicitor or barrister) who may provide advice, guidance and legal representation.
What is the 'right to legal representation'?
All Australians are governed by a set of laws so that the everyone knows the law and is treated equally before the law.
It is assumed a person who is alleged to have committed a crime is innocent until a court finds them guilty.
The responsibility to prove a person guilty of an offence, rests with the person or institution making the accusation.
It means that all people are considered equal before the law.
Every person is entitled to have their case represented by a legal expert (solicitor or barrister) who may provide advice, guidance and legal representation.