Chapter 22.3 - Legal System Flashcards
Principle of Justice
Fairness: The quality of treating people in a way that is right, reasonable and just
Equality: the state of being equally fair, especially in status, rights, or opportunities, protecting from getting discriminated against
Access: having an equal opportunity or ability to obtain and approach their rights or priorities
Discriminated
when someone is put at a disadvantage because of a personal attribute.
Presumption Of Innocence
The right and ability to be presumed and remained not guilty until they are found guilty
trial
the formal examination of evidence by a judge or jury in order to decide on a verdict
Bail
releasing an accused person into the public while they are waiting for trial. (they could not be allowed bail if they are seen as a threat to community)
Provision of interpreters
Arranging and providing language translators to help people communicate
Legal aid support
a government-funded but independent body that offers low cost legal advice and lawyers to the most disadvantaged people
People who are disadvantaged dealing with the legal system
-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
-Migrants, refugees, asylum seekers
-Disabled, mental health issues
-Homeless
-Poverty
-young people
Refugee
Somone who was forced to flee their country because of war, persecution or a natural disaster.
asylum seeker
a person who seeks protection as a refugee while they wait for their application to be assesed.
judiciary
interprets and applies the laws that have been made by the parliament. They must be unbiased.
magistrate
an official who hears and judges smaller cases or preliminary hearings
Reasonable grounds
Legal system allows people who are dissatisfied with the outcome of their case to appeal, if there is a legal test that must be satisfied before action can be taken to appeal.
