2A The principles of justice during a criminal case

Question 1

Fairness

Answer 1

All people can participate in the legal system and it’s processes should be impartial and open

Question 2

examples of fairness

Answer 2

Oppurtunity to prepare a defence
Use of a lawyer
Use of an interpreter
Tried without unreasonable delay
the presumption of innocence

Question 3

Equality

Answer 3

all people engaging in the legal system are treated the same, if the treatment creates a disadvantage adequate measures will be taken to allow all to engage without disparity or disadvantage.

Question 4

examples of equality

Answer 4

translators

legal representation for people from low socio-economic background

alternative arrangments for vulnerable victims

specialist courts: koori courts

Question 5

Access

Answer 5

all people should engage in the legal system and be informed on it’s processors

Question 6

examples of access

Answer 6

resolution of case with minimal delay

victims are informed about proceedings

Education

Legal represenation

Physical access

Financial access