Legal systems pt2

Question 1

Fairness

Answer 1

The principle of having a fair court and a fair hearing. This means all parties of a legal case should have an opportunity to know the facts of a case and be able to present their side of events.

Question 2

equality

Answer 2

The principle that people should be equal before the law and have an equal opportunity to present their case. This means providing additional help to those who need it

Question 3

Access

Answer 3

Access mean all individuals should be able to understand their legal rights and be able to pursue their case

Question 4

Burden of proof

Answer 4

The responsibilty of a party to prove a case, usually rests with the party who initiates the case

Question 5

Standard of proof

Answer 5

The minimum amount which as case has to be proved in court

Question 6

Presumption of innocence

Answer 6

The right of a person accused of commiting a crime to be presumed innocent unless proven guilty

Question 7

Jury

Answer 7

A independent group chosen at random to decide whether or not an individual is guilty in a legal case

Question 8

magistrate

Answer 8

The person who in charge over preceding’s int the lower court, particularly the magistrate court

Question 9

Judge

Answer 9

The person who presides over a proceeding in higher courts, particularly the county or supreme courts