Sanctions (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of criminal law?
What is the primary purpose of criminal law?
To protect the community
Which bodies prosecute indictable offences in Victoria?
Which bodies prosecute indictable offences in Victoria?
The DPP and OPP
What are summary offences?
What are summary offences?
Less serious crimes
Which of the following can be accused in criminal proceedings?
Which of the following can be accused in criminal proceedings?
Individuals and companies
What limitation exists when sanctioning companies for crimes?
What limitation exists when sanctioning companies for crimes?
They cannot be imprisoned
Which body investigated the turf club incident?
Which body investigated the turf club incident?
WorkSafe Victoria
What sanctions did the turf club receive?
What sanctions did the turf club receive?
$250,000 fine & adverse publicity order
What exclusive jurisdiction do courts have in criminal cases?
What exclusive jurisdiction do courts have in criminal cases?
To decide guilt & impose sanctions
Where can criminal cases be heard?
Where can criminal cases be heard?
Only by courts
On whose behalf does the prosecution pursue criminal cases?
On whose behalf does the prosecution pursue criminal cases?
The state