Safeguards for the accused and rights of victims and the community

What this note covers

1. Why the criminal justice system needs built-in safeguards
2. Police procedures and bail
3. Preliminary proceedings and the summary/indictable divide
4. Onus and standard of proof, and the presumption of innocence
5. Jury challenges and appeals
6. Rights of victims and the community
7. Balancing the three interests: a worked scenario
8. How 4.4 is examined and what separates a top response

8 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes