U3 - AOSB - L3 - roles of parties

Question 1

roles of prosecution

Answer 1

opening and closing adress

calling wittness

present evidence

make sentencing submissions to court

Question 2

roles of accused

Answer 2

enter plea

present evidence + call wittness

present a defence

atten court.

Question 3

strengths of party roles

Answer 3

both parties can present evidence = equality

accused does not have to present evidence or defence = uphold perusmption of innocence

courts can provide some help to parties repping themself to help themthru the case = access

Question 4

limitations of roles of parties

Answer 4

self rep parties may struggle to present case = no equality

silence could be viewed as guilt by jury = no impartial

may plead guilty bc no understand rights = no acess

Question 5

reasons for legal rep

Answer 5

ensure accused understands legal proceedings

help achieve fair outcome

objectivity - accused person may struggle to view case open minded

assist with witness questioning

Question 6

solicitor def + roles

Answer 6

lawyer who:
advises client on legal matters

preps legal documents

researches relevant laws

Question 7

barrister def + roles

Answer 7

lawyer who appears in court and reps a party by ;

mkaing legal arguments

questioning witness

summarising case for jury/judge.