The Rights of an Accused (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is the full name of Victoria's Human Rights Charter?
What is the full name of Victoria's Human Rights Charter?
Charter of Human Rights & Resp Act 2006
Who do the accused persons' rights in sections 23-27 apply to?
Who do the accused persons' rights in sections 23-27 apply to?
Natural persons only
What standard applies to bringing children to trial?
What standard applies to bringing children to trial?
As quickly as possible
Which factor helps determine if delay is unreasonable?
Which factor helps determine if delay is unreasonable?
The complexity of the case
What is the exception to the right to silence?
What is the exception to the right to silence?
Must provide name and address to police
The right to silence is protected by which sources?
The right to silence is protected by which sources?
Common law and statute law
How many jurors ultimately deliberate in a criminal trial?
How many jurors ultimately deliberate in a criminal trial?
12 jurors
Which right is NOT protected by the Human Rights Charter?
Which right is NOT protected by the Human Rights Charter?
Right to trial by jury
Which offences have a right to trial by jury?
Which offences have a right to trial by jury?
Indictable offences only
In Gray v DPP [2008], what did Justice Bongiorno order?
In Gray v DPP [2008], what did Justice Bongiorno order?
Ordered accused's release on bail