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Y9 STA 3 - PLC Law - Coggle Diagram
Y9 STA 3 - PLC Law
Different roles in the court process
Judge
In charge of the court, makes sure rules are followed
They create
common laws
Common law refers to laws made by judges in cases that have appeared before them.
What is meant by common law?
Common law is law created by judges’ decisions in past cases, which set a precedent for future cases.
Jury
A jury is a group of people who decides guilty or not guilty
Magistrate
They are volunteered judges that deals with minor cases
Defendant
Person accused of the crime
How do ordinary citizens participate in the legal process
Witness
Giving truthful evidence about what they saw or know
Reporting Crimes
Informing the police about criminal activity
Jury members
Citizens may be selected to decide the verdict in criminal or civil trials.
What is meant by equality before law
Everyone has the same legal rights
No matter the:
ethnicity
age
gender
sexual orientation
disability
Judges must treat all cases fairly
No one is above the law
How can people solve civil problems without going to court
Tribunal
a panel that makes decisions on specific types of disputes
Meditation
a neutral person helps both sides agree
How Government reduces crime rates
The government reduces crime by:
punishment
education
policing
prevention programs
enforcing laws
What is the meaning of presumption of innocence
Every person accused of a crime is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
What is civil law?
Resolves issues like
Divorce (family issues)
Property
Business contracts
personal injuries