The Parties (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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Who are the two parties in every criminal case?
Who are the two parties in every criminal case?
Prosecution & accused
What principle means parties control how their case is conducted?
What principle means parties control how their case is conducted?
Party control
What is the prosecutor's fundamental duty in criminal proceedings?
What is the prosecutor's fundamental duty in criminal proceedings?
Present case fairly to jury/magistrate
What must prosecution disclose to the accused?
What must prosecution disclose to the accused?
Evidence & material that helps accused
What did the VLRC recommend about the DPP's disclosure duty?
What did the VLRC recommend about the DPP's disclosure duty?
It should be ongoing after case ends
What must prosecutors NOT do in their closing address?
What must prosecutors NOT do in their closing address?
Invoke emotions or express opinions
In R v Russo, what did the prosecutor improperly do?
In R v Russo, what did the prosecutor improperly do?
Asked 'if not accused, then who?'
What burden does the accused have in a criminal trial?
What burden does the accused have in a criminal trial?
No burden of proof
What is required for opening/closing addresses in Magistrates' Court?
What is required for opening/closing addresses in Magistrates' Court?
Leave (permission) from the court
What are expert witnesses?
What are expert witnesses?
Specialists on technical matters