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Unit 3: Rights and justice
Quick questions on The role of key personnel in a criminal trial: VCE Legal Studies
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What is the judge?Show answer
The judge presides over the trial as an impartial umpire. The judge does not investigate and does not take sides. The main responsibilities are:
What is the jury?Show answer
In an indictable criminal trial in the County Court or the Supreme Court, a jury of 12 is empanelled under the Juries Act 2000 (Vic). The jury is the decider of fact.
What is q1?Show answer
Distinguish between the role of the judge and the role of the jury in a criminal trial. [4 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain how the role of legal practitioners supports the principle of access. [3 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Evaluate the extent to which the role of the jury upholds the principles of justice. [6 marks]
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