Concepts

Question 1

What are the principles of justice

Answer 1

Fairness, equality and access

Question 2

What are the right of the accused?

Answer 2

-to be tried without unreasonable delay
-to a fair hearing
-trial by jury

Question 3

What are the rights of victims?

Answer 3

-to give evidence as a vulnerable witness
-to be informed about proceedings
-to be informed about the likely release date of the accused

Question 4

What are the two types of clc’s

Answer 4

general and specialist

Question 5

Who are the key people in a criminal case?

Answer 5

Judge, Jury, Parties and Legal practitioners

Question 6

What are the responsibilities of the jury?

Answer 6

-be objective
-listen and remember evidence
-understand directions and summing up
-deliver the verdict
-to be unbiased

Question 7

What are the 3 types of sanctions?

Answer 7

-fine
-community correction orders (CCO)
-imprisonment
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Question 8

What are the 5 purposes of sanctions

Answer 8

-rehabilitation
-punishment
-deterrence
-denunciation
-protection