The principles of our legal system

Question 1

what are the key principles of our legal system

Answer 1

-All individuals are equal before the law
-Individuals have the right to hear a fair hearing
-The judiciary is independant and impartial
-Individuals have the right to a reasonable appeal

Question 2

Equality before law?

Answer 2

This means that all individuals regardless of their race, ethnic background, sex, income level or mental capacity should be treated equally when dealing with the legal system.​

Question 3

Individuals have a right to a fair hearing​

Answer 3

right to silence, representation, presumption of innocence, use of interpreters, facility of legal aid.

Question 4

The judiciary

Answer 4

Having an independent judicary is important feature of our legal system as it means that no one even the government is above the law

Question 5

The right to appeal

Answer 5

the Australian court system allows people who are dissatisfied with the outcome of their case to appeal or have their case reviewed by a higher court – providing reasonable grounds for appeal exist. ​