Legal Studies - key terms - unit 1

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Across
  1. 3. information considered by the court in determining the facts
  2. 6. laws dealing with behaviour that is harmful to society
  3. 8. laws regulating the behaviour of private individuals
  4. 9. laws developed by the courts through precedent
  5. 12. how a community is able to live together in peace and harmony
  6. 14. the criminal standard of proof
  7. 17. an elected body that makes law
  8. 18. the person who has the burden of proof in a civil trial
Down
  1. 1. states joined together for a common purpose
  2. 2. the "Birth Certificate of Australia"
  3. 4. appointed to apply and interpret laws made by parliament
  4. 5. a principle of justice which ensures people have an opportunity to promote their case
  5. 7. the party that has the burden of proof in a criminal trial
  6. 10. the only judicial body created by the Constitution
  7. 11. a principle established by a higher court that must be followed by lower courts
  8. 13. an impartial panel who listens to evidence and determines the facts
  9. 15. a law that is clear, reflects society's values, is enforceable and clear
  10. 16. a law made by parliament