Powers and Rights (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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Which Victorian Act protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation?
Which Victorian Act protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation?
Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)
What does the presumption of innocence mean?
What does the presumption of innocence mean?
Every accused must be presumed innocent
What are the four key stages for examining the balance between powers and rights?
What are the four key stages for examining the balance between powers and rights?
Arrest, questioning, court, imprisonment
When can police arrest without a warrant based on reasonable belief?
When can police arrest without a warrant based on reasonable belief?
When they believe an indictable offence occurred
What information must a person provide when arrested, even if exercising right to silence?
What information must a person provide when arrested, even if exercising right to silence?
Name and address
Under section 464A, when can police question an arrested person in custody?
Under section 464A, when can police question an arrested person in custody?
Within a reasonable time
Who must be present when questioning a person under 18 years of age?
Who must be present when questioning a person under 18 years of age?
Parent, guardian or independent person
What right helps ensure equality for accused persons who are not proficient in English?
What right helps ensure equality for accused persons who are not proficient in English?
Right to assistance of an interpreter
Under section 47 of Corrections Act, how long must prisoners be allowed in open air daily?
Under section 47 of Corrections Act, how long must prisoners be allowed in open air daily?
At least one hour (weather permitting)
Which Act gives young detained persons additional rights for developmental needs?
Which Act gives young detained persons additional rights for developmental needs?
Children, Youth & Families Act 2005 (Vic)