Definitions

Question 1

Jurisdiction

Answer 1

The power or authority of a court to hear and try a case, including the geographic area in which the court has power or types of cases it has the power to hear

Question 2

Onus/Burden of proof

Answer 2

The responsibility of proving a disputed charge or allegation, lies with the person making the allegation

Question 3

The power or authority of a court to hear and try a case, including the geographic area in which the court has power or types of cases it has the power to hear

Answer 3

Jurisdiction

Question 4

The responsibility of proving a disputed charge or allegation, lies with the person making the allegation

Answer 4

Onus/Burden of proof

Question 5

Adversarial system

Answer 5

A system in which each side presents evidence in order to prove their case

Question 6

A system in which each side presents evidence in order to prove their case

Answer 6

Adversarial system

Question 7

Standard of proof

Answer 7

In a criminal proceeding, the court is not to find the case of the prosecution proved unless it has been satisfied that is has been proved beyond reasonable doubt

Question 8

In a criminal proceeding, the court is not to find the case of the prosecution proved unless it has been satisfied that is has been proved beyond reasonable doubt

Answer 8

Standard of Proof

Question 9

Civil law

Answer 9

Generic term for non-criminal laws, usually relating to settling debates between private citizens (bankruptcy, defamation, property)

Question 10

Generic term for non-criminal laws, usually relating to settling debates between private citizens (bankruptcy, defamation, property)

Answer 10

Civil Law

Question 11

DNA evidence

Answer 11

DNA samples are collected by Police for criminal investigation, from crime scenes, convicted offenders, suspects, and items belonging to missing persons

Question 12

DNA samples are collected by Police for criminal investigation, from crime scenes, convicted offenders, suspects, and items belonging to missing persons

Answer 12

DNA evidence

Question 13

Inquisitorial system

Answer 13

A method of legal practice in which the judge endeavors to discover facts whilst simultaneously representing the interests of the state in a trial

Question 14

A method of legal practice in which the judge endeavors to discover facts whilst simultaneously representing the interests of the state in a trial

Answer 14

Inquisitorial system

Question 15

evidence that requires an inference to be made, does not directly prove a fact, can add to a particular scenario, i.e. a set of footprints of a particular shoe size

Answer 15

Circumstantial Evidence

Question 16

Circumstantial evidence

Answer 16

evidence requires an inference to be made, does not directly prove a fact, can add to a particular scenario, i.e. a set of footprints of a particular shoe size

Question 17

Evidence that will prove a fact directly, does not require any inferences, i.e. a witness testifying about something they personally saw or heard

Answer 17

Direct Evidence

Question 18

Direct Evidence

Answer 18

Evidence that will prove a fact directly, does not require any inferences, i.e. a witness testifying about something they personally saw or heard