The Roles of Parties and Legal Practitioners

Question 1

What is a legal pracitioner?

Answer 1

Solicitor or Barrister, undertake the role of preparing and conducting an investigation on behalf of the parties

Question 2

What are the responsiblities of a legal practitioner?

Answer 2

• Prepare the case
• Comply with the duty in court
• Act in the best interests of the client

Question 3

What are the parties?

Answer 3

The parties are the prosecution and the accused

Question 4

What are the responsiblities of the parties?

Answer 4

• Give opening and closing address
• Assist the judge on jury matters
• Present parties case
• Make submissions on sentencing