Across
- 7. a legal dispute where an individual alleges another has breached their rights
- 8. the lowest ranked court in Victoria that generally hears minor legal disputes
- 9. a law made by parliament.
- 11. the person who presides over the Victorian County and Supreme Courts (Trial
- 13. the principle that the laws apply equally to all individuals and organisations throughout a nation and must be upheld by all. The rule of law also means that the law can only be enforced and altered by those with the legal authority to do so.
- 15. a minor criminal offence heard and determined in the Magistrates' Court
- 17. another term beginning with J to describe the courts
- 21. the court that hears appeals or reviews cases from the County and Supreme Courts
- 22. a penalty imposed on a person who has breached a criminal law (e.g. a fi¬ne or imprisonment)
- 23. laws made by judges or the courts
- 25. the party that initiates or commences a civil action against another party
- 26. a legally binding written or verbal agreement between two or more parties
Down
- 1. regulations made by private individuals or groups that only apply to the members of that particular group
- 2. a person who has been charged with or arrested for allegedly committing a crime
- 3. the highest court in the Victorian state hierarchy that hears the most serious criminal and civil cases (e.g. murder and murder related offences)
- 4. a serious criminal offence heard before a judge and jury
- 5. a type of civil action where one party makes false statements that causes another party to lose their reputation
- 6. the decision made by a magistrate, judge or jury in a court hearing or trial
- 10. a verdict in a criminal case where the accused is found to have committed an offence. Also referred to as a conviction.
- 12. an official who hears and decides minor cases or preliminary hearings
- 14. the verdict in a criminal trial where the accused is found to have not committed the crime. Also referred to as an acquittal.
- 16. a legal principle that requires an accused person to be treated as if they were innocent until they have been proven guilty
- 18. a body that parliament gives the power to make laws on their behalf (e.g. local councils and VicRoads)
- 19. the group of randomly selected citizens who are called to determine the verdict in a criminal (and sometimes civil) trial
- 20. formal 'legal rules' that are designed to govern the way in which people behave and act so we can all live together in one peaceful and united society
- 24. a civil remedy where the court orders the defendant to pay an amount of money to the plaintiff (that is, the person whose rights have been breached)
- 26. a legal dispute in which the accused is taken to court (or prosecuted) by the state or government.