Criminal Law in Australia

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Questions and Answers

Which principle is Australia's legal system based on?

  • Guilty until proven innocent
  • Innocent until proven innocent
  • Guilty until proven guilty
  • Innocent until proven guilty (correct)

What is the age range for criminal responsibility in Australia?

  • 19-21 years old
  • 10-14 years old (correct)
  • 22-25 years old
  • 15-18 years old

What is the focus of the juvenile justice system in Australia?

  • Ignoring the underlying causes of young offenders' behavior
  • Providing support and guidance for young offenders (correct)
  • Encouraging young offenders to commit more crimes
  • Punishing young offenders

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Study Notes

  • Australia's legal system is based on the principle of common law.

Criminal Responsibility

  • In Australia, the age range for criminal responsibility is 10-17 years old.

Juvenile Justice System

  • The focus of the juvenile justice system in Australia is on rehabilitation and restorative justice.

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