principles of our legal system

Question 1

what are the principles of our legal system

Answer 1

All individuals are equal before the law
All individuals have the right to a fair hearing
the Judicary is independant and im partial
All individuals have the right to a reasonable appeal

Question 2

equality before law?

Answer 2

This means that all individuals regardless of their gender, religion, age, ethnic backgrounf, mental capacity should be treated equally when dealing with the law

Question 3

individuals have a right to a fair hearing

Answer 3

right ot silence, representation, innocent until proven guilty, use ofinterpreters, facility of legal aid

Question 4

Judicary

Answer 4

Having an indepednet judicary is important as it means that no one even the government is above the law

Question 5

appeal

Answer 5

allows people who areunahppy with the outcome of their case to have their case reheard in the higher court as long as it is on reasonable grounds