Key aspects of the legal system Flashcards
1
Q
Burden of proof
A
Who has to prove the case
2
Q
Standard of proof
A
The level to which they have to prove it.
3
Q
Who has burden of proof (civil)
A
Plaintiff
4
Q
Who has burden of proof (crim)
A
Prosecution
5
Q
Standard of proof (civil)
A
Balance Probabilities
6
Q
Standard of proof (crim)
A
Beyond reasonable doubt
7
Q
Individual rights
A
- Have the right to contact someone
- You have the right to know what you are being arrested for.
8
Q
Elements of the criminal process
A
- Arrest
- Questioning
- Bail
9
Q
Institutional powers
A
- Right to arrest
- Take you into custody
- Right to question
- Right to refuse bail and demand bail in circumstances
10
Q
Explain what rights individuals and the police have when someone is arrested.
hint- name, address, question…
A
Individuals have the right to remain silence accept give name and address.
