Year 9 JacPlus 6.5 Bribery

What is considered bribery in the justice system?

• Offering money to a judge

• All of the above

• Bribing a juror for a certain decision

• Giving a gift to a police officer

What is the punishment for bribing a public official under the Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995?

• 10 years in prison or a fine of $2.1 million, or both

• Fine of $1 million

• 5 years in prison

• Community service

How can bribery undermine the principles of the justice system?

• It can lead to unfair trials

• It can make judges more independent

• It can improve the accuracy of jury decisions

• It has no impact on the justice system

What is the maximum fine for a corporation involved in bribery under the Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995?

• All of the above

• 10% of annual revenue for the 12-month period before the bribe was attempted

• Three times the value of the benefit from the bribe

• $10 million

What is the main purpose of offering a bribe in the justice system?

• To uphold the principles of justice

• To promote honesty and integrity

• To ensure a fair trial

• To influence the decision-making of public officials

What is the potential consequence of a witness being bribed in a trial?

• The witness will present the truth

• The trial will be fair and just

• The witness may present false testimony or withhold the truth

• The witness will refuse to testify

What is the maximum prison sentence for an individual involved in bribing a public official?

• 5 years

• 20 years

• 15 years

• 10 years

What is the primary purpose of legislation referring to bribery in some states of Australia?

• To encourage bribery in certain cases

• To prevent and punish bribery

• To provide guidelines for ethical bribery

• To legalize bribery

What is the potential impact of a jury reaching a decision after receiving a bribe?

• The jury will always reach the correct decision

• The decision may be influenced by the bribe

• The decision will be fair and unbiased

• The bribe will have no impact on the decision

What is the consequence of a judge accepting a bribe in the justice system?

• The judge will become more independent

• The judge will alter their behavior and act in someone else's interests

• The judge will uphold the principles of justice

• The judge will be rewarded for their integrity