U3 AOS1 The Principles of Justice

Question 1

fairness

Answer 1

one of the principles of justice; fairness means all people can participant in the justice system and its processes should be open and impartial

Question 2

bias

Answer 2

a prejudice or lack of objectivity in relation to one person/ group

Question 3

apprehended bias

Answer 3

a situation in which a fair-minded lay observer might reasonably believe that the person hearing or deciding a case (judge/magistrate) might not bring an impartial mind to the case

Question 4

Victoria Legal Aid (VLA)

Answer 4

a government agency that provides free legal advice to all members of the community and low-cost/ no-cost legal representation to some people who cannot afford a lawyer

Question 5

victim impact statement

Answer 5

a statement filed with the court by a victim that is considered by the court when sentencing. It contains particulars of any injury, loss or damage suffered by the victim as a result of the offence

Question 6

plea negotiations/ charge negotiations

Answer 6

(criminal cases)
pre-trial discissions between the prosecution and the accused, aimed at resolving the case by agreeing on an outcome to the criminal charges laid

Question 7

equality

Answer 7

one of the principles of justice; means people should be treated in the same wat, but if the same treatment causes disparity or disadvantage, adequate measures should be implemented to allow all to engage with the justice system without disparity or disadvantage

Question 8

community legal centre (CLC)

Answer 8

an independent community organisation that provides free legal services to people who are unable to pay for those services. Some are generalist CLCs and some are specialist CLCs