Unit 2 Civics and Citizenship Assessment Planning Sheet Student Name: Hannah Johnson Part One: Develop Inquiry Questions Develop questions to help you conduct your investigation 1 How does the jury system in the Australian criminal justice system enhance the delivery of justice? 2. In what ways do the judges in the jury system decide whether someone is guilty or not? 3. What role does not crossover with another role and how is it so important? Part Two: Key Principles of Australia?s Justice System Name the key principles of Australia?s justice system and explain how these principles are reflected in the court system?s processes and features. Key Principle Explanation of How It Is Reflected in Court Processes. Right to a fair trial All people are equal before they go out to the stands and stand up for court independent and impartial court hearings are figured out by the law. Access to justice It is important for ensuring access of justice to all people who should be given a chance by the court. Rule of law The separation of the powers of parliament like judiciary, executive, and judicial. Presumption of innocence It is a fundamental principle for the criminal justice in both Australia and Queensland. Burden of proof It is a way to …show more content…
1. What is the difference between a. and a. What is the primary role of juries in the Australian legal system? The role of the jury in both criminal and civil trials is to decide questions of fact and the evidence that is presented to them to apply the law, as it says by the judge, to those facts and evidence to reach a verdict. In criminal trials, the jury?s role is to decide whether guilty or not guilty. In civil trials, the jury?s role is to decide fault and damages of the accused and what is going to