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explain the concept 'Onus of proof' 'standard of proof' and 'beyond reasonable doubt' in the content of a criminal trial
Legal concepts in a criminal trial
Onus of proof-the responsibility of proving a case (prosecution in criminal trial)
Standard of proof-the level of certainty required (beyond a reasonable doubt in criminal cases)
Beyond reasonable doubt- a high standard ensuring only strong cases result in conviction
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Define 'just and equitable outcomes' and explain why it is important these concepts are upheld in Australia
Just and equitable outcomes
A just outcome is fair under the law, while an equitable outcome considers individual circumstances. Upholding these principle ensures fairness in Australia's legal system
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Fill in the diagram to display the Australian court hierarchy
High Court of Australia
Intermediate court District court, state/territory Supreme courts
Lower courts Magistrates' courts, local courts, etc
Jurisdiction of Queensland courts
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Rule of law
Everyone must follow the law, including the government (A politician cannot break the law without consequences
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Onus of proof
The responsibility to prove something in court (In criminal cases, the prosecution must prove the accused is guilty
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Common law
Law made by judges through past decisions (If a judge decides a case a certain way, future cases may follow the same decision)
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Adversarial system
A legal system where two sides argue their case before a judge or jury (Australian courts use this system, where the prosecution and argue in a trial)
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Legal vs non legal rules
Legal rules: Law made by the government that apply to everyone, Breaking them leads to punishment (Speeding law, criminal law)
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