Key Terms Flashcards
Access
The right or opportunity to make use of something
Act of Parliament
Staute Law, resulting from a bill being passed through parliament and gaining royal assent
Anarchy
The absence of law and goverment
Bill
A drafted law that has not yet passed by parliament
Common law
law made by or interpreted by the courts
Customary law
principles/procedures that have developed through general usage according to nations/groups of nations
Customs
Collective habits or traditions that have develop in a society over a long period of time
Equal opportunity
The right to equivalent opportunities regardless of race, gender, age etc.
Equality
The state of being equal; having the same status/rights
Equity
The body of law that supplements the common law and corrects injustices based on each individual cases merit and apply fairness
ethic
rules/standards directing behaviour of a person. A major branch of philosophy that investigates the natures of right and wrong.
exonerated
Cleared of a charged crime
fairness
freedom from bias, dishonesty or justice
justice
the legal principle of upholding generally accepted rights and responsibilities, ensuring equal outcomes are achieved for those involved.
law
A set of rules imposed on people of a state or nation that are legally binding and carry punishments for disobeying
legal system
the system of courts, prosecutors and police within a country
procedural fairness
The body of principles used to ensure justice and fairness of the courts in Australia. It includes:
- right to be heard
- right to an unbiased decision maker
- decisions based on relevant evidence
responsibilities
legal or moral obligations to others
rights
legal or moral entitlements/permissions
rule of law
principle that nobody is above the law. Includes rule of law wheel.
rules
regulations or principles governing a set group of people, not legally enforceable
social values
ethical standards that guide people
state
politically independent country
statute law
law made by parliament
