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- 4. Type of law that deals with disputes between individuals or organisations, often seeking compensation.
- 5. The authority of a court to hear a case that has been appealed from a lower court.
- 7. A principle of justice ensuring people understand their legal rights and can pursue their case.
- 9. Civil Court orders designed to restore the plaintiff to the position they were in before their rights were infringed.
- 12. Court – A Victorian court that hears serious criminal offences (except the most serious) and major civil cases.
- 13. The legal power of a court to hear and decide certain types of cases.
- 14. Processes, such as mediation and conciliation, used to settle disputes without going to court.
- 16. The principle that everyone, including lawmakers, must obey the law.
- 17. Type of law aimed at protecting society by punishing those who commit offences.
- 19. A principle of justice that ensures fair legal processes and a fair hearing for all parties.
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- 1. Money awarded by a court to compensate a plaintiff for loss or injury.
- 2. A legal principle established in a higher court that lower courts must follow in similar cases.
- 3. The highest court in Australia, which interprets the Constitution and hears appeals.
- 6. Penalties imposed on someone found guilty of a criminal offence.
- 8. When members of society cooperate to ensure the wellbeing of all.
- 10. A principle of justice that ensures all people are treated the same before the law.
- 11. A serious criminal offence, generally heard in higher courts before a judge and jury.
- 15. A less serious criminal offence, usually heard in the Magistrates’ Court without a jury.
- 18. The lowest court in Victoria, hearing minor criminal offences and small civil disputes.