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In criminal law who has the onus/burden of proof
Prosecution
In civil law who has the onus/burden of proof
Plaintiff
Which is the lowest court in the Qld court hierarchy
Magistrates Court
Which court hears appeals in Queensland
Court of Appeal - Supreme
What is the name of the impartial decision maker in a courtroom
Judge, Magistrate or Justice
The person who looks after the jury and hands items to the judge is known as
The Bailiff
Which court hears criminal matters regarding speeding offences
Magistrates Court
What does the R represent in a case citation R v Lean
Rex, Regina or the Crown
What is the standard of proof in a criminal trial
Beyond a reasonable doubt
What is the standard of proof in a civil trial
On the balance of probabilities
Full Legislation name and year for Queensland's list of crimes
Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld)
Name the document that is the bedrock and foundation of Australia's democracy
The Australian Constitution
Name the three levels of Australian government
Federal (Commonwealth), State & Local
true or false, customary law is formally recognised in Australia
False
Name the four legal criteria for decision making
Legislation, Just and Equitable outcomes, Case law, rule of law
I sit in the dock in the criminal courtroom
The accused
