What are the "Principles of Justice?"

What is a Summary offence, and where is it heard? Give some examples also.

What are some examples of a Summary offence?

What is an Indictable offence, and where is it heard?

What are some examples of an Indictable offence?

What is an Indictable offence heard Summarily?

Define what the "Burden of Proof" is.

Explain what the "Standard of Proof" is.

Explain the "Presumption of Innocence."

What are the Rights of the Accused within the Victorian Criminal Justice System?

Explain what the "Right to be tried without unreasonable delay" means.

What are some reasons/factors that may delay a court proceeding?

What are a few consequences that may occur if a court case is delayed?

What is a consequence that may occur if a court case is held too fast, and how may it inflict upon a Principle of Justice?

Explain what the "Right to a Fair Hearing" aims to achieve.

What is "Natural Justice?"

Name a few features of "Natural Justice." that a Judicial Officer must follow. Describe at least 3.

What is a Jury?

Explain the "Right to trial by Jury."

Give reasons as to why a Jury might be important. Name at least 3.

What are the Rights of the Victim within the Victorian Criminal Justice System?

Explain why the "Right to give evidence as a vulnerable witness" is important.

How is the "Right to give evidence as a vulnerable witness" achieved?

Name some special provisions available to the victims of a case. Give at least 3.

Describe the "Right to be informed about the Proceedings."

Describe what Clause #8, Clause #9, and Clause #10 does in regards to the "Right to be informed about the Proceedings."

How is the victim's right to "Be informed of the likely release date of the accused" attained within the Criminal Justice System?

What information does a 'Victims Register' provide to a victim? List at least 3 responses.

Where can information be found concerning the offenders of a case?

What is "Common Law?"

Explain "Fairness" as a Principle of Justice, and how it relates to the Victorian Criminal Justice System.

Explain "Equality" as a Principle of Justice.

Explain "Access" as a Principle of Justice.