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The process judges use to determine the meaning of ambiguous terms. Is a definition of what legal term.
statutory interpretation
Judge made law has two forms, one is statutory interpretation, what is the other?
Precedent
In any jurisdiction in Australia, are you permitted to shot or assult a person who has entered your home illegally?
No
Is a studded belt, used to hold up a person's pants a weapon?
No
Law made by parliament is called...( three names)
Acts - Legislation - Statute Laws
Name the three principles of justice.
Fairness - Equality - Access
True or false. Only the most serious offenses like murder are heard in the Supreme Court.
True
True or false. The Magistrates' court mainly deals with indictabe (serious) offenses.
False
What is the full name of the highest court (non-federal) within the Victorian legal system?
Supreme Court Appeals Division
What is the lower house of the Australian parliament called?
House of Representatives
What is the upper house of the Australian parliament called?
Senate
What is the lower house of the Victorian parliament called?
Legislative Assembly
What is the upper house of the Victorian parliament called?
Legislative Council
How many members are there in upper house of the Australian parliament?
76
How many members are there in the lower house of the Australian parliament?
151
What is the definition of a crime?
“An act or omission that is against an existing law, harmful to an individual or to society as a whole, and punishable by law.”
What are sanctions?
Sanctions are penalties imposed by the court.
Including states, territorries and federal, how many parliaments are there in Australia?
9
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