Chapter 4 - the principles of justice (unfinished)

Question 1

the principles of justice

Answer 1

fairness, equality, access

Question 2

the role of Victorian Legal Aid in assisting accused and victims of a crime

Answer 2

a government agency that provides free legal info, advice, and representation to the community, prioritising people who need it most. It is funded by the Government.

Weaknesses: it does not have unlimited resources, so it applies a criteria to ensure that funding is used appropriately.

Question 3

the role of Victorian Community Legal Centres in assisting accused and victims of a crime

Answer 3

independent agency provides general and specialist legal info, advice, and casework in assisting accused and victims of a crime.

Weaknesses: service gap due to limited funding

Question 4

the purposes and appropriateness of plea negotiations in criminal law

Answer 4

plea negotiations ensure certainty of the outcome of a trial, saving on costs, time and resources. Judged on:
- cooperation
- nature of the crime
- strength of evidence

Question 5

The reasons for the Victorian Court Hierarchy

Answer 5

specialisation (drug court, koori court), appeals (appellate jurisdiction)

Question 6

The roles of key personnel in a criminal case

Answer 6

Judges: act impartially, manage the trial/hearing
Jury: be objective, deliver a verdict
parties: disclose information, participate, make submissions

Question 7

The need of legal practitioners in a criminal case

Answer 7

experts who navigate the criminal justice system