Civics and Citizenships- Jiya Bisana
6 Key Concepts
Threats to the Australian Legal system
Levels of parliament
Laws
justice
Participation
Democratic values
rights and responsibilities
Democracy
Westminster system
Common laws
Statutory laws- Is made by a bill, in parliament
.
Civil laws
Criminal laws
district
magistrates
supreme
Supreme court of appeal
General Supreme court
High court
corruption
Court delay
coercion
trial by media
Burden of proof
Criminal- Beyond reasonable doubt
Civil- Balance of probabilities
Can be made by a precedent (law made to suit the case)
or an interpretation of a statutory law
Right to appeal
-Reasonable grounds for appeal- higher court judge will decide if the appeal is granted. Usually because:
-disputing the verdict
-severity of the sentence
-unfairness of trial
Independent Judiciary- Ensures we can live in a democratic, just and fair society
Achieved by:
-Separation of powers
-Impartial Judge
-Impartial Jury
-Open Courts
How to make common laws
Types of offeneces