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what are the principles of justice fairness, equality and access
describe fairness the principle that all people can participate in the justice system
describe equality the principle that all people engage with the justice system, and its processes should be treated in the same way
describe access the principle that all people should be able to engage with the justice system and its processes on an informed bastes
whats a custom a custom is a tradition that people follow in a particular society
whats a rule a rule is made by a group of people and affects only people in that group
whats a law something made by the government and affects everybody in society.
what is social cohesion social cohesion is the presence of a strong relationship and bonds that unite society.
descibe an exclusive power they are law making powers that belong to only the commonwealth
describe concurrent powers law making powers that are shared by the commonwealth and states
describe residual powers law making powers that belong to the state government
what is a treaty a treaty is an agreement between two or more sovereign states or countries.
define terra nullius land belonging to no one
define rule of law means a rule that everyone must follow under government conditions.
define presumption of innocence innocent until proven guilty
what is a right something you allowed to do freely
what is a responsibility something you are expected to do or to take care of
what is the burden of proof a duty to prove that a claim is true in court
who makes a rule a group of people
who enforces a rule the group pf people
what are the consequences of breaking a rule minor/internal consequences (detention or suspension)
define law a rule made by the government
who makes laws government or court
who enforces laws police
what are the consequences of breaking the law jail time or a fine. murder, drink driving, or robbery.
define a custom a tradition or certain behaviour that some people follow.
define social cohesion when people in society get along and work together
How do laws promote social cohesion and the protection of laws laws promote social cohesion by keeping order and fairness and protect people by setting clear rules everyone must follow.
How do individuals promote social cohesion and the protection of laws individuals protect the laws by respecting and following them, treating others fairly and helping maintain the community
How does the legal system promote social cohesion and the protection of laws
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