1.1 1. Explain the difference between a legal and non-legal rule A legal rule is a rule created by the government of Australia and applies to the entire population‚ while a non-legal rule is created by an individual or organisation and only applies to a specific group. 2. Rules are applied in each of the circumstances listed below. Sort them into legal and non-legal Legal rules Non-legal rules Having to wait until you are 18 years old before you can vote at a federal election Wearing school uniform
Premium Law Criminal law Appeal
commotion around the town discussing whether or not Hester’s punishment was enough to be considered just. Some of the people wanted a harsher punishment and not some weak punishment like being in jail for a couple of days. But the punishment the magistrates gave was a good one and they didn’t need to go to the extreme. Hester did break a major crime committed adultery and she will pay for it later on‚ she is going to be outcast of the town‚ and she will keep pearl so she will always remember what she
Premium Salem witch trials Witchcraft The Crucible
The only remembrance of Santiago Nasar is through the recollections of the people who have known him. Due to the arguments and controversies over Santiago’s murder‚ Santiago is still discussed by the townspeople in order to piece together the truth. Even decades later‚ the townspeople are still arguing over Santiago and therefore they are still remembering who Santiago was. As long as he is remembered by others‚ Santiago still continues to be alive and immortal. The tale of Santiago Nasar’s final
Premium Murder In Cold Blood Truman Capote
The Fortune Teller The story revolves around a lady Mrs. Edith Myers‚ who is a fortune-teller. Mrs. Myers for some reasons comes under the notice of Detective Inspector MacLeary. MacLeary is suspicious the means of her living and doubts her to be involved in “espionage”. Although Mr. MacLeary has been keeping an eye on Mrs. Myers for long‚ nothing substantial has come to light against her. Therefore‚ Mrs. MacLeary offers a helping hand to Mr. MacLeary in this regard. 0n. the following day‚ as planned
Premium Marriage
court or‚ if he pleads not guilty until he is proved to be guilty in court.” (Class notes‚ 2010.) This means the jury or magistrate must be sure the defendant is guilty beyond all reasonable doubt. The Court system with in criminal law consists of: House of Lords; Court of Appeal (criminal division); Queen’s Bench divisional Court; Crown Court and Magistrates Court. The Magistrate Court sees everyone that commits a crime in
Premium Law Jury Judge
other we have the state or the crown court‚ the aim is to punish the wrongdoer to also make sure it does not repeat itself. Serious cases such as murder are dealt with by a judge or a jury‚ less serious offences (breach of peace) are dealt with by magistrates‚ the parties that are present at the prosecution and the defendant. The crown prosecution must prove the case with no doubts; if the defendant is found guilty‚ they will
Premium Law Criminal law Tort
Judges and magistrates must consider a wide variety of factors when determining a sentence for an offender. Primarily‚ the sentence must coincide with the statutory guidelines e.g that set out in the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW)‚ and the judicial guidelines that set precedent for all judges and magistrates in the state. Within this legislation are the purposes for which a sentence may be imposed‚ types of penalties‚ minimum/maximum sentences and mandatory sentences. The purposes
Premium Crime Criminal law
drug and driving offences between September 2009 and April last year. Of the fraud charges‚ 15 relate to activity in the bank account of Duingal man‚ Robert Pitman‚ who was found dead in his caravan after a fire last April. Magistrate Jennifer Batts told the Bundaberg Magistrates Court the facts of the case showed Janezic was someone who was willing to say and do anything when it suited him. She sentenced him to two-and-a-half years in jail‚ declaring 260 days already served‚ and disqualified him
Premium Bail Judge
Federal court The Federal Court is the highest judicial authority in the country. It was established pursuant to Article 121(2) of the Federal Constitution. Its decision binds all the courts below. The Federal Court hears appeals from the Court of Appeal. Leave to appeal must always be obtained prior to proceeding with the appeal. The Federal Court is headed by the Chief Justice. According to Article 122(1) of the Federal Constitution‚ the Federal Court shall consist of the Chief Justice‚ the President
Premium Judge Jurisdiction Appeal
laws in Brunei. * English common law (laws made by judicial courts instead of the executive branch or legislative statutes.) The structure of the common law courts in Brunei starts with the magistracy. There are currently less than 10 magistrates for the country‚ all of whom are locals. A
Premium Judge Law Court