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Factsheet: Key organisations in the Victorian legal sector
This outlines the many organisations that help us deliver justice, including government departments and legal bodies such as the Victorian Bar. It explains the role of the Office of Public Prosecutions and details organisations that assist people in dealing with the Court.
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Engage Education - The Separation of Powers
In this video, a sample exam question about the separation of powers is broken down and answered.
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Factsheet: Criminal trial process
This outlines how a criminal trial is conducted and explains the typical processes involved, from committal hearing to sentencing. It also provides a recent case to illustrate these concepts.
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Factsheet: County Koori Court
This provides an overview of the first Australian specialist court for indigenous offenders in a higher jurisdiction. It explains the need for such a court and the way it delivers justice with the help of Aboriginal Elders and other Respected Persons.
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Factsheet: County Court and law reform
This looks at the law reform framework and the role we play in the process led by the Victorian Parliament. It includes examples of recent law reforms and discusses the conventions and laws governing our relationship with the media, including the reporting of judgments, suppression orders and contempt of court.
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Factsheet: County Court work and key personnel
This outlines the difference between civil and criminal cases and gives an overview of the types of people at court, from court staff to the people involved in trials. It defines our most commonly used legal terms and explains key legal procedures.
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Engage Education - the Relationship between Parliament and the Courts
A quick run through of content relating to the relationship between Parliament and the Courts
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Factsheet: Civil trial process
This outlines how a civil trial is conducted, including the choice of judge or jury.
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Factsheet: Appointment, role and powers of judges
This examines our judges and court hierarchy, from Chief Judge to non-judicial officers.
Understanding and Capability is now available
Explore the knowledge, skills and attributes that are required to effectively understand and use the law.