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