Introduction:
The same laws apply to every member of the community regardless of any age. The courts and the police have duties to enforce the laws and assure a functional society. There is a hierarchy of courts which assure all members get the assistance they need to get their justice they deserve.
Role of the Police:
Police do not make the laws, they only enforce them. The police maintain peace and order in the community. It is their job to protect life and property. They try to maintain law and orders by preventing unlawful acts occurring, and are involved in investigating crimes and arresting offenders. They are independent of the government. If the police believe that someone has broken the law, they can arrest them and bring them before a court of law. The police may give evidence in court, but the court decides if a person is …show more content…
The County Court deals with more serious civil cases, and serious criminal matters such as rape, burglary and armed robbery. The County court also hears appeal from the Magistrate court. In some cases a jury will decide whether the accused is guilty or not. If the accused is found guilty, the judge will decide on an appropriate sentence.
The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is the highest courts in each State and Territory. It deals the most serious civil cases involving large sums of money. As well, the most serious criminal cases such as murder are heard in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court also deals with appeals from the two lower courts (Magistrate Court and the County Court).
The High Court
The High Court is located in Canberra. It deals with appeals from the state or territory courts. It also hears cases concerning the interpretation of the Australian Constitution. It is the highest court in Australia and its decisions are final. The High Court is a federal court, which means that any decisions the High Court makes applies to the whole country.
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The same laws apply to every member of the community regardless of any age. The courts and the police have duties to enforce the laws and assure a functional society. There is a hierarchy of courts which assure all members get the assistance they need to get their justice they deserve.
Role of the Police:
Police do not make the laws, they only enforce them. The police maintain peace and order in the community. It is their job to protect life and property. They try to maintain law and orders by preventing unlawful acts occurring, and are involved in investigating crimes and arresting offenders. They are independent of the government. If the police believe that someone has broken the law, they can arrest them and bring them before a court of law. The police may give evidence in court, but the court decides if a person is …show more content…
The County Court deals with more serious civil cases, and serious criminal matters such as rape, burglary and armed robbery. The County court also hears appeal from the Magistrate court. In some cases a jury will decide whether the accused is guilty or not. If the accused is found guilty, the judge will decide on an appropriate sentence.
The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is the highest courts in each State and Territory. It deals the most serious civil cases involving large sums of money. As well, the most serious criminal cases such as murder are heard in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court also deals with appeals from the two lower courts (Magistrate Court and the County Court).
The High Court
The High Court is located in Canberra. It deals with appeals from the state or territory courts. It also hears cases concerning the interpretation of the Australian Constitution. It is the highest court in Australia and its decisions are final. The High Court is a federal court, which means that any decisions the High Court makes applies to the whole country.
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