AustraliaGovernment and the law 57 · Government and the law
What must an Australian court base its decision on when it decides whether someone is guilty?
- aThe view of the government of the day
- bThe evidence presented in courtCorrect answer
- cThe wishes of the victim's family
- dWhat newspapers and social media say about the case
Why?
Courts in Australia are independent. They decide guilt and the penalty only on the evidence, not because of pressure from the government, the media or anyone else.
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