Strengths Of Committal Hearings ( pre-trial procedure )

Question 1

Save time and resources

Answer 1

Filters out the cases that are unlikely to succeed

Question 2

Accused informed of prosecutions case

Answer 2

Assist them in deciding how to plead a case and assist in preparation

Question 3

Innocent until proven guilty

Answer 3

If the standard of proof isn’t found by the prosecution the accused is discharged

Question 4

Withdraw some charges or combine charges

Answer 4

Helps achieve a fairer trial and saves time of higher courts

Question 5

Test the strength of the prosecutions case

Answer 5

Leading the accused pleading guilty or agreeing to some facts