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Which of the following best describes the 'burden of proof' in the Victorian criminal justice system?
Which of the following best describes the 'burden of proof' in the Victorian criminal justice system?
- The responsibility of the accused to prove their innocence.
- The responsibility of the prosecution to prove the accused's guilt. (correct)
- The responsibility of the jury to determine the outcome of the trial.
- The responsibility of the judge to ensure a fair trial.
An accused person in Victoria has the right to remain silent and not answer questions from the police.
An accused person in Victoria has the right to remain silent and not answer questions from the police.
True (A)
The principle of justice that ensures all people are treated equally before the law is called ______.
The principle of justice that ensures all people are treated equally before the law is called ______.
equality
Name one purpose of sanctions within the Victorian criminal justice system.
Name one purpose of sanctions within the Victorian criminal justice system.
Which court typically hears indictable offences in Victoria?
Which court typically hears indictable offences in Victoria?
Match the following terms to their correct definition:
Match the following terms to their correct definition:
If a victim wants to give evidence, but is afraid of seeing the accused, there are NO means to support them when giving evidence in court.
If a victim wants to give evidence, but is afraid of seeing the accused, there are NO means to support them when giving evidence in court.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the right to silence?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the right to silence?
The right to silence is solely based on statute law in Victoria.
The right to silence is solely based on statute law in Victoria.
According to the excerpt, what must a police officer do before questioning an individual regarding a criminal offence?
According to the excerpt, what must a police officer do before questioning an individual regarding a criminal offence?
The case of Petty v R (1991) is a source of the common law right to ______.
The case of Petty v R (1991) is a source of the common law right to ______.
What is the main purpose of the caution provided by the police to a suspect?
What is the main purpose of the caution provided by the police to a suspect?
Match the following sources of the right to silence with their type:
Match the following sources of the right to silence with their type:
An individual is required to call witnesses in court if they are accused of committing a crime.
An individual is required to call witnesses in court if they are accused of committing a crime.
According to Petty v R (1991), what is a person entitled to do if they believe they are suspected of an offense?
According to Petty v R (1991), what is a person entitled to do if they believe they are suspected of an offense?
Section 464A(3) of the ______ Act 1958 outlines the requirement for police cautioning.
Section 464A(3) of the ______ Act 1958 outlines the requirement for police cautioning.
According to the content, who is eligible to receive information about a criminal proceeding?
According to the content, who is eligible to receive information about a criminal proceeding?
The Victims' Charter Act of 2006 requires that victims must be provided with legal assistance.
The Victims' Charter Act of 2006 requires that victims must be provided with legal assistance.
Name one type of agency that is required to provide information to victims, according to the content?
Name one type of agency that is required to provide information to victims, according to the content?
Victims' services agencies must provide information about support services, possible entitlements, and available ______.
Victims' services agencies must provide information about support services, possible entitlements, and available ______.
Match the following agencies with their primary role in providing information to victims:
Match the following agencies with their primary role in providing information to victims:
What is the primary source of the information about victims' rights, according to the content?
What is the primary source of the information about victims' rights, according to the content?
Investigatory agencies must cease providing updates to victims if it will jeopardize the case.
Investigatory agencies must cease providing updates to victims if it will jeopardize the case.
What kind of information about the progress of an investigation must be given to victims?
What kind of information about the progress of an investigation must be given to victims?
Which of the following options is a priority criteria for legal representation?
Which of the following options is a priority criteria for legal representation?
The Victims’ Charter provides victims and people who are ______ affected by a crime with access to information.
The Victims’ Charter provides victims and people who are ______ affected by a crime with access to information.
What kind of information must be provided to persons adversely affected by a crime?
What kind of information must be provided to persons adversely affected by a crime?
A person with a weekly after-tax income of $900 and no dependents is eligible for legal representation.
A person with a weekly after-tax income of $900 and no dependents is eligible for legal representation.
What is a grant of legal assistance?
What is a grant of legal assistance?
According to the Legal Aid Act 1978, VLA must consider the ______ when deciding whether to provide a grant of legal assistance.
According to the Legal Aid Act 1978, VLA must consider the ______ when deciding whether to provide a grant of legal assistance.
Match the following eligibility criteria with their description:
Match the following eligibility criteria with their description:
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the prosecution regarding victims of crime?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the prosecution regarding victims of crime?
Victims are entitled to receive regular updates from the police about the progress of an investigation.
Victims are entitled to receive regular updates from the police about the progress of an investigation.
According to the provided text, what is one of the main justifications for the victim support system?
According to the provided text, what is one of the main justifications for the victim support system?
Victims are informed about their rights, entitlements and the role they have within the ______ proceedings.
Victims are informed about their rights, entitlements and the role they have within the ______ proceedings.
What information is a victim entitled to receive about an appeal?
What information is a victim entitled to receive about an appeal?
The prosecution is required to inform victims of the reasons if no charge is laid against the accused.
The prosecution is required to inform victims of the reasons if no charge is laid against the accused.
What is the purpose of providing victims with information about the criminal justice system?
What is the purpose of providing victims with information about the criminal justice system?
The Victims’ Charter Act 2006 gives people who are adversely affected by crime the right to access information about the proceeding and the criminal justice ______.
The Victims’ Charter Act 2006 gives people who are adversely affected by crime the right to access information about the proceeding and the criminal justice ______.
Match the following elements with their description:
Match the following elements with their description:
Which right does the provided text NOT explicitly guarantee to victims?
Which right does the provided text NOT explicitly guarantee to victims?
Flashcards
Summary Offence
Summary Offence
A less serious criminal offence heard in the Magistrates' Court by a magistrate.
Indictable Offence
Indictable Offence
A serious criminal offence heard in the County Court or Supreme Court with a judge and jury.
Presumption of Innocence
Presumption of Innocence
The assumption that every accused person is innocent until proven guilty.
Burden of Proof
Burden of Proof
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Standard of Proof
Standard of Proof
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Right to Silence
Right to Silence
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Right to Trial by Jury
Right to Trial by Jury
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Reasonable Delay
Reasonable Delay
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Petty v R (1991)
Petty v R (1991)
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Common Law Right
Common Law Right
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Statutory Law Rights
Statutory Law Rights
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Police Caution
Police Caution
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Crimes Act 1958 Section 464A(3)
Crimes Act 1958 Section 464A(3)
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Victorian Legal System
Victorian Legal System
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Procedural Fairness
Procedural Fairness
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Right to be Informed
Right to be Informed
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Where is the Right to Information Enshrined?
Where is the Right to Information Enshrined?
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Who is Eligible for Information?
Who is Eligible for Information?
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Who Must Provide Information?
Who Must Provide Information?
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What are the Characteristics of Information?
What are the Characteristics of Information?
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What Information Must Be Provided?
What Information Must Be Provided?
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How are Victims Updated on Investigations?
How are Victims Updated on Investigations?
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Who are the Information Providers?
Who are the Information Providers?
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What Benefits Does the Right to Information Offer?
What Benefits Does the Right to Information Offer?
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How Does the Right to Information Relate to the Victims' Charter?
How Does the Right to Information Relate to the Victims' Charter?
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Legal Assistance Grant
Legal Assistance Grant
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Means Test
Means Test
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People in Custody Test
People in Custody Test
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Priority Criteria
Priority Criteria
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Grant of Legal Assistance
Grant of Legal Assistance
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Victims' Right to Information
Victims' Right to Information
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Victims' Right to Attend Court
Victims' Right to Attend Court
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Victims' Right to Entitlements
Victims' Right to Entitlements
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Prosecution Disclosure to Victims
Prosecution Disclosure to Victims
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Victims' Role as Witnesses
Victims' Role as Witnesses
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Victims' Right to Understand the Process
Victims' Right to Understand the Process
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Impact of Crime on Victims
Impact of Crime on Victims
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Study Notes
Victorian Criminal Justice System
- The Victorian criminal justice system aims to determine guilt beyond reasonable doubt and impose sanctions for offenses committed.
- The system comprises courts (Magistrates', County, and Supreme Courts) and community legal centres, offering assistance to accused persons and victims.
- Plea negotiations are a key aspect of determining a criminal case, considering the rights of the accused and victims.
- Sanctions, such as fines, community corrections, and imprisonment, address offenses, and the ability of these to achieve their aims is examined.
- A deeper analysis of the system's ability to achieve justice is carried out in a case setting, considering legal principles and scenarios.
Key Knowledge
- The difference between summary and indictable offenses is examined.
- The criminal justice system's core principles (burden of proof, standard of proof, presumption of innocence) are outlined and explained.
- The rights of both the accused (e.g. the right to be tried without unreasonable delay, right to silence, and trial by jury) and the victims (e.g., right to be heard and to be informed about the proceedings) are included.
- The roles of important personnel (e.g., judges, magistrates, juries, legal practitioners) are explored, as are the principles of justice (fairness, equality, and access.)
- The purpose and appropriateness of plea negotiations are investigated.
- The role of court hierarchy and the reasons for its structure are studied in determining criminal cases.
- The impact of costs, time constraints, and cultural differences on the system's ability to uphold justice principles are also analyzed.Â
Key Skills
- Defining and applying legal terminology.
- Discussing, interpreting, and analyzing legal principles and related information.
- Understanding the rights of accused persons and victims within the system.
- Examining the roles of personnel in a criminal case.
- Investigating the appropriateness of plea negotiations and justifying the reasons for the court hierarchy.
- Analyzing the impact of costs, time, and cultural differences.
- Evaluating the ability of sanctions to achieve their intended purposes.
- Applying legal principles to both actual and hypothetical criminal case scenarios.
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Test your knowledge of the Victorian criminal justice system with this comprehensive quiz. It covers essential principles such as burden of proof, rights of the accused, and the court system. Challenge yourself on various topics related to legal processes and definitions.
