COURTS
Across
- 2. The person who decides on questions of law.
- 5. The power of judges and courts to make decisions based on their interpretation the law.
- 8. A person who has been arrested and charged by the police with a criminal offence.
- 11. The High Court is considered the guardian of the ____________.
- 13. Records what happens in a court hearing. (2)
- 15. The _____ _____ assists a senior legal practitioner.(2)
- 16. Law made by the courts is referred to as ______ Law.
- 17. A court officer who assists the judge in the running of the court.
- 18. The legal system where two sides present evidence to prove their case to an independent body.
- 21. The Judge’s _________ assists the judge with paperwork and legal research.
- 22. The __________ services officer supervises the accused while they are in the court.
- 23. A judge that deals with minor cases.
- 26. A type of inadmissible evidence.
- 27. The _______ Court
Down
- 1. In an open court the ______ are allowed to watch cases.
- 3. The party representing the accused.
- 4. The legal process where the judge is involved in the investigation of a case.
- 6. When a person is found not guilty of a criminal offence by a judge or jury.
- 7. Beyond reasonable doubt is the ________ __ _____ in criminal cases. (3)
- 9. A person who gives evidence in court.
- 10. The media will often send ___________ to report on cases being heard in court.
- 11. Paul de Jersey is the _____ _______ of Queensland. (2)
- 12. The party that presents the case for the Crown.
- 14. The person against who a court action is brought.
- 19. A type of admissible evidence.
- 20. A legal practitioner that advocates for their clients in court.
- 24. A legal practitioner that deals with a variety of legal issues or concerns.
- 25. A formal request by a party to review or re-hear the decision of a lower court.