Australia's Legal System
Across
- 4. Type of evidence that is allowed in court.
- 5. The system where two opposing parties present their case to an impartial judge or jury.
- 8. The stage in a trial where lawyers question witnesses.
- 11. A legal professional who provides legal advice and prepares cases for court.
- 13. The person who presents evidence against the accused in a criminal case.
- 14. The role in court responsible for deciding legal questions and ensuring a fair trial.
- 16. The obligation to prove the truth of a statement in court.
- 17. This legal figure represents the accused in court.
- 18. A temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often under conditions.
- 20. A formal accusation made against a person in a criminal case.
- 22. The person being accused or sued in a court case.
- 24. The group of people responsible for delivering a verdict in a trial.
- 25. A judicial officer who presides over the lower courts.
Down
- 1. This type of evidence is not allowed because it may be unreliable or unfair.
- 2. The amount of proof needed to succeed in a civil case.
- 3. A legal professional who represents clients in higher courts.
- 6. The highest level of standard of proof in criminal cases.
- 7. This system involves an active judge investigating facts.
- 9. A type of evidence not based on a witness’s direct knowledge but rather on what others have said.
- 10. A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense.
- 12. The final decision made by a judge or jury regarding the outcome of a case.
- 15. The person who brings a civil case against another in court.
- 19. The person responsible for maintaining order in the courtroom.
- 21. A person who gives evidence in court.
- 23. A process by which a higher court reviews the decision of a lower court.