Media Law: Terminology Flashcards
arraignment
first stage of court procedure in which clerk of the court reads indictment to defendant
ASBO
anti-social behaviour order - used for low-level disorder not usually warranting criminal prosecution (curfew, bans from places, etc.)
ACPO
Association of Chief Police Officers - forum for top brass to discuss policing methods
ATVOD
Authority for Television on Demand - co-regulates (with Ofcom) VOD
- must be television-like
- fees are paid
- no hate content
bail
arrangements under which someone charged can remain free of custody until trial
balance of probabilities
standard proof in civil cases (claimant must prove 50% likely what they say is true)
beyond all reasonable doubt
standard proof in criminal cases, must be proven by prosecution to magistrates or jury
bill
written proposal for law which is then debated in Parliament
burden of proof
obligation resting on a party in a trial (usually on those who bring the charges)
CAFCASS
Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service - non-departmental government body to support children involved in family court proceedings
caution
formal warning given by the police as alternative to prosecution (only if guilt admitted)
Chatham House rules
system for holding debates on controversial issues, designed to encourage openness (anyone at the debate can use any info BUT NOT reveal who said it)
claimant
person bringing case in civil court
committal hearing
hearing in magistrates court to decide whether there’s enough evidence to send to Crown Court
common law
also ‘case law’, formed by judges decisions in higher courts setting legal precedents
concurrent sentencing
multiple prison sentences overlap (so in reality you only get the worst one)
consecutive sentencing
multiple prison sentences given one after the other
conditional discharge
type of sentence where defendant not punished provided they meet certain conditions
absolute discharge
type of sentence where defendant not punished
counsel
lawyers and such
DA-notice
called D-notice until 1993, official request for editors no to publish something in interest of national security
double jeopardy
ancient rule saying once acquitted can’t be tried for same offence (no longer absolute rule)
either way offence
offence that can be tried in magistrates or Crown Court (if defendant doesn’t opt for Crown the magistrates have to decide)
jigsaw identification
IDing someone through disclosure of separate bits of info