The Justice system

What does just mean?

• Legally right

• Fair

• about right

• proof

What does equitable mean?

• The same for everyone

• money

• unequal

In Australia, we have the PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE. This means

• You are guilty until proven innocent

• You have to prove you are innocent

• You are innocent until proven guilty

Civil law is a case between.... (pick two!)

• Citizen vs citizen

• Government vs citizen

• plaintiff and defendant

• Government against defendant

Criminal law involves cases between ... (pick two!)

• Citizen vs citizen

• Government vs citizen

• plaintiff vs defendant

• prosecutor vs defendant

When you are found guilty in a civil case you must...

• pay damages to the defendant

• go to jail

• pay a fine to the government

When you are found guilty in a criminal case you might... (pick as many as apply)

• go to jail

• pay the plaintiff

• pay a fine to the government

• get a criminal record

In a civil law case, the proof of guilt must be

• On the balance of probabilities (just over 50% convinced)

• Beyond a reasonable doubt (99% convinced)

In a criminal law case, the proof of guilt must be

• On the balance of probabilities (just over 50% convinced)

• Beyond a reasonable doubt (99% convinced)

What term refers to a person who is charged with a crime or other offence?

• Accused

• Fair trial

• Lawyer

• Detention