Strengths Of Inquisitorial System

Question 1

The decision maker takes a more active role

Answer 1

All available evidence weighed up by the judge rather than the parties

Question 2

Witnesses are mostly called by the decision-maker

Answer 2

Done rather than by the parties to ensure less bias

Question 3

There is less reliance on legal representation

Answer 3

Important if one party is not well represented

Question 4

The decision maker controls the production of evidence

Answer 4

More likely that all the relevant evidence is brought out

Question 5

The cost of an Inquisitorial System of trial is mainly borne by the state

Answer 5

Accused is more able to defend a matter in court and not reliant on funding

Question 6

The use of mainly written statements reduces the costs

Answer 6

This is done because it is quicker