Chapter 1 - The legal Toolkit

Question 1

fairness

Answer 1

one of the principles of justice; in VCE Legal Studies, fairness
means all people can participate in the justice system and its processes should be impartial and open

Question 2

equality

Answer 2

one of the principles of justice; in VCE Legal Studies, equality means people should be treated in the same way, but if the same treatment creates disparity or disadvantage, adequate measures should be implemented to allow all to engage with the justice system without disparity or disadvantage

Question 3

access

Answer 3

one of the principles of justice; in VCE Legal Studies, access means that all people should be able to engage with the justice system and its processes on an informed basis

Question 4

legal citation

Answer 4

the system used to refer to legal documents and sources such as cases and statutes

Question 5

Act of Parliament

Answer 5

a law made by parliament; a bill that has passed through parliament and has received royal assent (also known as a statute)

Question 6

lawyer

Answer 6

a general term used to describe somebody who has been trained in the law and is qualified to give legal advice (e.g. a barrister or a solicitor)

Question 7

solicitor

Answer 7

a qualified legal practitioner who gives advice about the law and a person’s rights under the law

Question 8

barrister

Answer 8

an independent lawyer with specialist skills in dispute resolution and advocacy who is engaged on behalf of a party (usually by the solicitor). In Victoria, the legal profession is divided into two branches: solicitors and barristers