Law Terms

3. To release an accused person who is awaiting trial.
5. A group of people (either 12 or 6) selected to hear the evidence in a court case.
6. Equal opportunity for all people to make use of the legal system.
8. To treat somebody differently or less favourably because of her or his personal characteristics such as gender, ethnicity, or religion.
11. A civil wrong.
12. To bring civil action against another person for causing damage or injury.
14. Disorder or confusion due to the absence of Government or laws.
15. The party that commences a civil action.

1. A document which sets out how an organisation or a country will be governed.
2. Traditional Indigenous rules that outline the correct way of living.
4. A court official who has the power to make decisions on matters brought before the court of law.
7. A process to determine whether someone committed a criminal act or caused another person a loss.
9. A place where people can resolve disputes relating to law.
10. An application for a legal decision to be reviewed in a higher court.
13. The party in a criminal or civil trial against whom an action has been brought.