LAW- courts: theme C Flashcards
1
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what is a solicitor?
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they must pass law exams among other things resulting in them being able to provide LEGAL AID and REPRESENT their CLIENT IN COURT
2
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what are barristers?
A
undergo long legal training, spend most of time in court representing clients. only lawyers qualified to speak in all types of court.
3
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what is a probation officer?
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work with offenders and write court reports, supervise them in the community.
4
Q
what are some reason why people break the law?
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-poverty
-normalisation of criminal behaviour
-upbringing & socialisation
-frustration
-alcohol & drugs
-low levels of social of social interrogation.
5
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what is the law?
A
a system of rules that are created and enforced through social and governmental institutions to regulate behaviour
6
Q
why do we have law?
A
- protect public
-settles disputes
-ensure people are treated fairly
-respond to new situations in society
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