AustraliaGovernment and the law 61 · Government and the law
Which right does a person accused of a crime have in Australia?
- aThe right to have the police decide the case instead of a court
- bThe right to choose which judge hears the case
- cThe right to be judged under the laws of their home country
- dThe right to be represented by a lawyerCorrect answer
Why?
Every person has the right to be represented by a lawyer in court. Australian laws apply to everyone in Australia, and courts, not the police, decide the case.
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