unit1 AOS2 the purpose of criminal law

Which of the following is not a purpose of criminal law?

A. Protection of society

B. prevention of recent civil breaches

C. Protect justice and the rule of law

D. Set minimum standards of behavior

B. Prevention of recent civil breaches

Protection of society is a purpose of criminal law that aims to:

• A. ensure danger and chaos are avoided by preventing individuals from experiencing harm.

• B. discourage an offender, or other individuals, from reoffending or committing similar crimes through the imposition of a criminal sanction.

• A. ensure danger and chaos are avoided by preventing individuals from experiencing harm.

Jamie and Liam, members of an internet hacking crime group, stole data from their university and sold it online. They both received a prison sentence of six years for their crimes and have since left their crime group and committed to never participating in cybercrimes again.

The main purpose of criminal law that has been achieved in this scenario is:

deterrence of a crime. and protection of society

Which of the following statements are correct about features of the criminal justice system that uphold the rule of law?

• A. most criminal hearings and judgments are accessible to the public

• B. an independent judge and jury are used in criminal trials

• C. cases are resolved with minimal delays

• D. the accused person is presumed guilty until they can prove their innocence.

• A. most criminal hearings and judgments are accessible to the public

• B. an independent judge and jury are used in criminal trials

• C. cases are resolved with minimal delays

• Or all but (D)

give 3 examples of how criminal law protects justice and the rule of law.

1. most criminal hearings are available to the public

2. the way courts are set up is so that all evidence and facts is free to all members of the community keeping transparency

3. and the third is the presumption of innocence

In a futuristic society, Xavier is flying through the sky in his SkyHigh Mobile. He is speeding and crashing into multiple other flyers in the air, causing their death. However, there are no criminal laws regulating his actions so he will not be punished for killing others, and will continue doing so in the future.

In this scenario, the purposes of criminal law are all being achieved.

true of false

false

The main purpose of criminal law is to ensure there is no crime in Australia.

true or false

false