1. Intro to criminal law

Question 1

Criminal law…

Answer 1

Aims to prevent behaviour that society deems harmful - the prevention of harm

Question 2

Moral wrongness approach…

Answer 2

Behaviours should be criminalised if they are deemed to be morally wrong

Question 3

Individual autonomy approach…

Answer 3

Individuals should be free to do as they choose and only behaviour that harms others should be criminalised

Question 4

Community welfare approach…

Answer 4

Criminal law should be used to protect the physical well-being of members of a community - places a premium on community interests over those of the individual

Question 5

Statutory law…

Answer 5

Parliament-made law

Question 6

Common law…

Answer 6

Judge-made law based on precedent

Question 7

Jurisdiction…

Answer 7

A court’s power to hear certain matters

Question 8

Court hierarchy…

Answer 8

Supreme Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
District Court
Magistrates Court

Question 9

Rule of law…

Answer 9

We are ruled by laws not powers, no one is above the law - criminal law applies to members of government

Question 10

Due process…

Answer 10

.right to be treated fairly when interacting with the CJS

Question 11

Elements of due process…

Answer 11

Notice
Publicity 
Standards of proof 
Evidence 
Impartiality 
Trial by jury
Appeal
Legal representation 
Adversary process