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Civics and Citizenships- Jiya Bisana - Coggle Diagram
Civics and Citizenships- Jiya Bisana
6 Key Concepts
justice
Participation
Democratic values
rights and responsibilities
Democracy
Westminster system
Threats to the Australian Legal system
corruption
Court delay
coercion
trial by media
Levels of parliament
district
magistrates
supreme
Supreme court of appeal
General Supreme court
High court
Laws
Common laws
Can be made by a precedent (law made to suit the case)
or an interpretation of a statutory law
How to make common laws
Statutory laws- Is made by a bill, in parliament
.
Civil laws
Criminal laws
Burden of proof
Criminal- Beyond reasonable doubt
Civil- Balance of probabilities
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
Types of offeneces
