Unit 1 Flashcards
What are the characteristics of an effective law
Killing Endangered Retards Stabilises Communities
Known, Enforceable, Reflects, Stability, Clarity
What is social cohesion
The ability of a community to live together in a peaceful, orderly and harmonious manner by recognising that all people have rights and responsibilities
What are the principles of justice
Fairness = impartial + just treatment without discrimination Equality = the state of being equal Access = opportunity 2 approach / enter a place
How laws are made
Step 1) a bill is an act before made a law -> 1st reading = intro
Step 2) 2nd reading = highlight intention
Step 3) Debate
Step 4) put to a vote and if passed, sent to other house
Step 5) same process -> if passed again, becomes an act = named
Step 6) Royal assent by Gov. G
Step 7) Becomes law
What is a law
legal rules that everyone in society must follow
what is a custom
socially acceptable habits that have become common practice
What is a rule
Non-legal guidelines which apply to a specific group of people
Examples of equality
Both parties have rights to legal representation
Equal opportunity to present care
Examples of access
Access to an interpreter if needed
Having access to evidence that will be presented against you
Examples of fairness
Being able to access legal representation
Receiving a fair trial
The presumption of innocence
Reasons for a court hierarchy
PASTA
Precedents Appeals Specialisation Time and money Administrative convenience
Court jurisdiction and types
= the power and authority of a court to hear and determine specific cases
Types =
Original
Appellate
