Legal STudies

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Across
  1. 5. – the outcome or solution in a civil case, such as compensation
  2. 7. – a less formal legal body that deals with specific types of disputes (e.g. VCAT)
  3. 8. Court – highest court in Australia, deals with constitutional issues and final appeals
  4. 9. Court – highest court in Victoria, hears major cases and appeals
  5. 10. Court – hears serious criminal and civil cases
  6. 11. – the person being sued (civil) or accused (criminal)
Down
  1. 1. – the legal punishment given in a criminal case (e.g. fine, imprisonment)
  2. 2. – the side bringing a criminal case on behalf of the state
  3. 3. – a legal decision made by a court that must be followed by lower courts in future similar cases
  4. 4. – the person or group who brings a civil case to court
  5. 6. Court – lowest court in Victoria, hears minor cases