The Legal System

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the legal system, including definitions of important terms and understanding of various laws and legal principles.

Law

A system of rules imposed on all members of a community, officially recognized, binding, and enforceable by authorities such as police and courts.

Crimes Act 1900 NSW

A statute that outlines criminal offenses such as murder, robbery, and sexual assault in New South Wales.

Ethics

Behavior that reflects the moral principles and values held by individuals or society.

Procedural Fairness

The principle that legal proceedings should be conducted impartially and fairly, ensuring that the accused is aware of the charges and evidence against them.

Common Law

Law developed from judicial decisions, rather than statutes, common in countries with historical ties to England.

Bicameral

A legislative system comprising two houses, which is the structure of both the Commonwealth and State Parliaments in Australia.

Delegated Legislation

Laws made by authorities other than Parliament, such as local councils, often to address specific local matters efficiently.

Native Title Law

Law recognizing the traditional land rights of Indigenous Australians based on continuous connection to the land.

International Law

Law that governs relations between nations, requiring countries to sign, ratify, and codify treaties to become binding.

Treaty

An international agreement between states, governed by international law, that creates legally binding rights and obligations.