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UNIT 3 - Coggle Diagram
UNIT 3
Principles of Justice
Fairness
Procedural fairness ensure that rules and procedures give a fair trial, and that a substantive result is given that matches the cases cause
Equality
everyone is seen equal in responsibility, status, opportunity and rights before the eyes of the law
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key concepts
presumption of innocence
The accused should be assumed to be innocent until they are found guilty by trial, or have pleaded guilty. They never have to prove their innocence, only establish doubt
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Sanctions
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purposes
punishment, denunciation, deterrence, protection, rehabilitation
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committal proceedings
Process deciding whether there is enough evidence in order to proceed to trial, and provide the accused with a chance to see evidence against them
plea negotations
discussions held between the two parties to come to an agreement on the charges; usually pleading guilty to less serious, or a lesser amount of charges
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