Legal and Non-Legal Responses (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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How many criminal charges were filed against Martin Bryant in the Supreme Court of Tasmania?
How many criminal charges were filed against Martin Bryant in the Supreme Court of Tasmania?
72 charges
How many life sentences without parole did Bryant receive for the murder counts?
How many life sentences without parole did Bryant receive for the murder counts?
35 life sentences
What was the court's finding regarding Bryant's mental state and criminal responsibility?
What was the court's finding regarding Bryant's mental state and criminal responsibility?
Not mentally ill but criminally responsible
What cooling-off period for gun purchases was established in the National Firearms Agreement?
What cooling-off period for gun purchases was established in the National Firearms Agreement?
28-day period
When was the National Firearms Agreement signed after the Port Arthur massacre?
When was the National Firearms Agreement signed after the Port Arthur massacre?
10 May 1996 (12 days after)
What philosophical principle underpins the National Firearms Agreement?
What philosophical principle underpins the National Firearms Agreement?
Gun ownership is a privilege, not a right
Approximately how many guns were collected under the government buy-back scheme?
Approximately how many guns were collected under the government buy-back scheme?
1 million guns
What type of facility was the Wilfred Lopes Centre where Bryant was transferred in 2006?
What type of facility was the Wilfred Lopes Centre where Bryant was transferred in 2006?
Mental health facility with nurses/doctors
What is the primary goal of the Alannah and Madeline Foundation?
What is the primary goal of the Alannah and Madeline Foundation?
Keeping children safe from violence
Who was the judge that sentenced Bryant, and on what date?
Who was the judge that sentenced Bryant, and on what date?
Chief Justice Cox, 13 November 1996