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Court Personnel (Counsel for Defence (The counsel for the defence…
Court Personnel
Counsel for Defence
The counsel for the defence represents the accused, the defendant.
If the accused pleads guilty, the counsel for the defence presents arguments to try to lessen the punishment.
If the accused pleads not guilty, defence counsel must convince the judge or jury that their client is innocent.
In a civil case, the counsel for the defence attempts to convince a judge (and occasionally a jury) that no wrong has been committed. If successful, the accused does not have to pay damages.
Judge/ Magistrate
He or she listens to arguments presented by the prosecutor and the counsel for the defence, and is not allowed to ask a witness questions.
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After hearing the cases presented by both sides, the magistrate decides whether a person is guilty or innocent.
If people are found guilty, the magistrate decides the punishment or (in civil cases) how much money to award as damages.
Juror
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In a criminal case, the jury consists of 12 people. In a civil matter, only six people decide how much money should be paid for damages.
In a civil trial, the jury must decide on the balance of probabilities whether the defendant is liable, and in a criminal trial on whether the accused is innocent or guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
Media
Members of the media, who observe proceedings so they can report what happens
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Witness
Witness box, from which people give evidence
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Public
Members of the public, who listen to and observe the court proceedings.
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