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Legal ch 3.2
u3 aos1 criminal justice system
Term | Definition |
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Fairness | impartial legal processes and hearings |
how is fairness demonstrated in the crim justice system | timeliness of a case, Availability of legal representation, Opportunity for accused to test evidences presented towards them with their own defence, |
how is fairness demonstrated in the crim justice system | Understanding legal processes and receiving assistance if necessary, Laws and court rules should be applied, Neutral judge, not connected to the accused, victims or witnesses |
Rule of law | everyone in society is bound by law. They should be fair and clear so people are willing and able to obey them |
Appeal | an application to have a higher court review a ruling made by a lower court |
Equality | unbiased treatment in front of the law, with equal opportunity to present their case regardless of their personal characteristics |
How is equality demonstrated in the crim justice system | use of a judge and jury, Fair trial and treatment, all parties being informed about proceedings |
How is equality demonstrated in the crim justice system | Trials conducted in the same manner in all criminal cases, Everyone is subject to the standards of behaviour set by criminal law |
Access | the ability to access and make use/sense of the justice system |
How is access demonstrated in the crim justice system | Understanding the court system, rights and processes, Community understanding legal entitlements, Access to the courts and other institutions |
How is access demonstrated in the crim justice system | Engaging with services to support those in the court system such aslegal aid, advice, education, information, Availability of plea negotiations and sentence indications |