Justice and the Legal System · Justice & Ethics

The Adversarial System

How the Australian legal system relies on two sides arguing their case before an impartial judge.

Key Questions

  1. 1What rights are in tension in a criminal trial?
  2. 2Who should decide the guilt of an accused person?
  3. 3What would a just policy for legal aid look like?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HASS6K03
Year: Year 6
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Justice and the Legal System
Period: Justice & Ethics

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