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TASLegal Studies

Dispute Resolution: Civil and Criminal

3 dot points across 3 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

Why and how does a court decide on a punishment?

Explain the purposes of sentencing and the sentencing options available to Tasmanian courts, including diversion and restorative justice.
The purposes of sentencing and the range of sentencing options available to Tasmanian judges and magistrates, including diversion and restorative justice.
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How is a serious criminal case tried and what does the jury do?

Describe the criminal trial process and the role and operation of the jury.
The stages of a criminal trial in Tasmania and the role, selection and operation of the jury in serious criminal matters.
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What makes conduct a crime and how does the criminal process begin?

Describe the nature of crime, the difference between summary and indictable offences, and the early stages of criminal procedure.
What makes conduct criminal, the elements of an offence, the difference between summary and indictable offences, and the early steps of criminal procedure in Tasmania.
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