Police, Crime and the Law

A citizen of another country, A person under the age of 18, A person who has served as a judicial officer, a lawyer or the governor, A person with a mental disability

Members are selected randomly from the electoral roll which are registered voters. The selected member will serve as a juror as long as they fit the requirements.

12 jurors for criminal cases, 6 for civil cases

The role of the jury is to hear the evidence from both sides of the case and decide whether the defendant is guilty of not guilty.

The role of prison is to make the offender not want to commit crimes again because of the discomfort during their sentence. Another aim to rehabilitate and give them time to learn from their mistakes or get their life on the right track.

· You can't socialise with the other gender, You lose the freedom to go wherever you want, You lose the freedom of choice: food, visiting times, You can't see family or friends often

You cannot serve as a jury, Getting employed will be harder, Renting will be harder, Loss of firearm privileges, Difficulties traveling

To protect the community and maintain order. They also enforce the law

If the police were to go on strike the community would be left defenceless and unprotected while criminals wreak havoc in the community. If the police go on strike

Supreme Court of Victoria, County Court of Victoria, Magistrates' Court, Children's Court of Victoria, Coroners Court of Victoria

Australia is a democracy because it has a government that's elected through an election of majority rules

· Developing plans for managing trade, foreign affairs, immigration, and the environment, introducing bills, Putting laws into action, Making important national decisions, Representing Australia overseas

federal, state and local

They take care of public property belonging to their area. They make laws and regulations affecting these areas. Town planning, libraries, promote local employment, tourism, and businesses

The role of the opposition is to go against the government and point out the flaws in their policies and actions. This opposition puts pressure on the government and keeps them in check. When we have someone pointing out all the flaws

Prime Minister

The government is formed through a federal election. In this election politicians from different parties or coalitions are elected to the house of representatives. The party with the support from the majority of the house of representatives is elected as the government at the end of the election. The second largest party is made the opposition.

Responsibilities include foreign affairs, social security, industrial relations, trade, immigration, currency, and defence.

The responsibilities of the state government include schools, hospitals, roads, railways and public transport, emergency services and industrial relations.

A portfolio is a minister’s area of responsibility. This means that each member gets one or more departments, agencies, boards and/or other structures.

Australia’s parliamentary system is based on Britain’s Westminster system. It is also used in other countries such as Canada and New Zealand

a serious criminal offence

Magistrates' Court - Legal disputes and summary matters up to $100,000, County Court - More serious cases over $100,000. Judges also go to major country towns, Supreme - Indictable offences and civil justice matters over $200,00, Children's Court - Children's matters aged 10-18 besides murder or attempted murder. Child must be under 19 when the charge is filed. Coroners Court - Unexpected death from unknown reasons or unidentifiable body, Neighbourhood Justice Centre - Acts as specialised Magistrates' Court, Children's Court, ​Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT). Focuses on causes of problems, Tribunals - Civil matters, applications, Disputes regarding renting, and human rights abuses or discrimination.

It means to be released from police custody or jail on the condition that you attend court when required. You may have to agree to certain conditions to be granted bail.

It means that the legal system will presume that the charged offender is innocence until proved guilty.

The process for detaining someone that was charged before their trial or when their trial was adjourned (stopped with the intention of resuming).

Rules are accepted principles or instructions established by some authority that states what you are allowed to do not allowed to do. Laws are a system of rules regarding the actions of members of a society made by a law making body and authorised by the imposition of penalties.

Rules - People in authority, such as parents or teachers. Laws - The Victorian parliament for everyone in Victoria and the Commonwealth parliament

Rules - People in authority such as parents or teachers. Laws - The police.

Rules - Only the people they were made for. Laws - Everyone in the society/community.

Rules - There will be a non-legal consequence such as being grounded or detention. Laws - There will be a legal consequence such as a term of imprisonment or a fine.

Rules - People in authority such as teachers or parents. Laws - Courts or police.

No exceeding the speed limit, No dropping out of school until you're 17, No mobile phone use at school, No underage drinking, No underage smoking.

Wear full school uniform at school, Keeping room tidy, Do your own laundry, Wash your own dishes, Do your homework

· To maintain order, To protect everyone's rights, To keep everyone safe, To protect everyone's property, To protect the environment, To prevent conflict and violence, To provide guidance

Democratic, because people vote for the government.

It's a system of government in which the legislature is made of two houses.

Senate and the House of Representatives.

a proposed law

an act

The role of the high court is to interpret and apply the law of Australia

Ethics are moral principles that control someone's behaviour out the conducting of an act.

Torture, sexual harassment, racism, discrimination

a legal offense to which all parties consent and no party is injured.

I think the law shouldn't be involved in ethical issues because people's issues an be different and we don't want the law to discriminate against a group of people just because their ethics are different. Also everyone has the right to liberty and freedom of thought.