Law and Society

4. A document which sets out how an organisation or a country will be governed
7. A court official who has the power to make decisions on matters brought before a court of law
8. Equal opportunity for all people to make use of the legal system
9. A process to determine whether someone committed a criminal act or caused another person a loss

1. To release an accused person who is awaiting trial
2. The party bringing a criminal action against the accused; usually the state
3. A group of people (either 12 or six) selected to hear the evidence in a court case
4. A place where people can resolve disputes relating to law
5. To bring a civil action against another person for causing damage or injury
6. A set of legal rules