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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is a law and who made it | made by the government and affects everyone in society |
| what is a rule and who made it | made by a group that affects only the people in that group |
| what is a custom and who made it | a tradition that people follow in a particular society |
| what is a right | something you are entitled to |
| what is a responsibility | something you are expected to do |
| rule of law | means everyone is equal under the law |
| right to fair trial | means every person gets an equal, unbiased chance to defend themselves in court. |
| right to legal representation | everyone has the right to get help from a lawyer and interpreter for translation if needed |
| presumption of innocence and burden of proof | presumption of innocence- you are innocent until proven guilty burden of proof - the prosecution must prove the accused is guilty. protects individuals from wrongful punishment |
| social cohesion | sense of connection, trust, and belonging that holds a community together. |
| principle of justice | fairness, equality, and ensuring everyone is treated without bias under the law. |
| fairness in practice | making sure everyone is treated equally, without bias, and given the same opportunities and processes. |
| what is equality and equality is practice | all people engaging with the legal justice system and its processes should be treated the same. vic legal aid for those who are unable to afford legal advice and representation |
| what is access and access in practice | all people should be able to engage with the justice system and its processes on an informed basis. vic legal aid provides information and advice |
| powers | exclusive - passports, immigration concurrent - hospitals, tax residual - schools, police |
| what is a treaty | an agreement between two or more sovereign states or countries |