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UNIT 4 LEGAL STUDIES

UNIT 4 LEGAL STUDIES. ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEGAL SYSTEM. ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEGAL SYSTEM. ELEMENT 1 – Fair and unbiased hearing. * Independent judge Very strict rules of evidence and procedure Parties are in control of their own case Use of legal representation

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UNIT 4 LEGAL STUDIES

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  1. UNIT 4 LEGAL STUDIES

    ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEGAL SYSTEM
  2. ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEGAL SYSTEM ELEMENT 1 – Fair and unbiased hearing. * Independent judge Very strict rules of evidence and procedure Parties are in control of their own case Use of legal representation Parties can call their own witnesses E.G Thomas Towle case Cross-examination Appeals system Adversary system -Jury system
  3. ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEGAL SYSTEM ELEMENT 2 – Access to Dispute Resolution We have courts, tribunals and ADR Good legal system- gives people access to it Fast Effective access -Money, culture or social differences shouldn’t impact on peoples access- true access.
  4. ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEGAL SYSTEM ELEMENT 3 – Timely resolution of Disputes. Delays -Criminal: Supreme Court 8 months -Civil: 13 to 15 months -Family: up to 2 years *After waiting time- when ready to go. E.G- Russel street bombing- 18 Use of Tribunals, ADR, Pre-trial Procedures Choose to have case heard summarily Hand-up brief - Mention System - Legal Aid
  5. ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEGAL SYSTEM ELEMENT 4 – Recognition of Values and Rights Should recognise how our society operates Morals and values change over time *Morals historically come from church E.G: gay marriages, IVF, adoption, drug testing, abortion Laws should reflect the morals of society
  6. ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEGAL SYSTEM WHAT IS IN OUR SYSTEM TO ACHIEVE A FAIR & UNBIASED HEARING?
  7. ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEGAL SYSTEM WHAT IS IN OUR SYSTEM TO ACHIEVE ACCESS TO DISPUTE RESOLUTION?
  8. ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEGAL SYSTEM WHAT IS IN OUR SYSTEM TO ACHIEVE TIMELY RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES?
  9. ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEGAL SYSTEM WHAT IS IN OUR SYSTEM TO RECOGNISE VALUES & RIGHTS?
  10. ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEGAL SYSTEM STRUCTURAL RESTRAINTS
  11. ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEGAL SYSTEM FINANCIAL RESTRAINTS
  12. ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEGAL SYSTEM SOCIAL & CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
  13. ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEGAL SYSTEM ECONOMIC DIFFERENCES
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