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Anarchy:.
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A state of disorder and confusion because of an absence of government an laws. There is no legal system, citizens take disputes into their own hands
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Witness:
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A person who saw a crime or accident occur and can give a firsthand account on the event.
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Accused/defendant:
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The person in a criminal or civil trial against whom the action has been brought
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Trial:
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A process to decide whether someone committed a criminal offence or caused someone a loss.
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Magistrate:
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A court official who hears cases in the lowest form of court. The magistrate sets bail and also holds committal hearings.
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Judge:
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A court official who makes decisions on matters brought before the law. Judges practice in the district court and above. Also hears appeals.
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Summary offence:
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A minor criminal offence. Heard in the magistrate’s court. E.g. drunk driving, being drunk and disorderly.
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Indictable offence:
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A serious criminal offence. Heard in the district court or above. E.g. Homicide, rape, trafficking drugs.
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Prosecution:
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The party that has brought action against another member of society for criminal offences (criminal) or causing them a loss (civil).
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Counsel for the defence:
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The party that defends the accused, trying to convince the jury that the accused is innocent of criminal offences or did no wrong – and caused no damages (civil).
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Bail:
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an amount of money (set by the magistrate) to release an accused person awaiting trial.
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Appeal:
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and application for a legal decision to be re-examined in a higher court (no appeals heard in magistrates court)
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‘Beyond a reasonable doubt’:
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The standard of proof required in a criminal trial. Jury must have a unanimous verdict (12/12) or majority (11/12) to sentence the accused.
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Committal hearing:
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a hearing in the local court to decide whether there is enough evidence to put a person on trial for an indictable offence.
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Plaintiff:
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The party that commences a civil action.
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Sue:
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To bring a civil action against another person for causing damages or injury.
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