unit 3 aos 1b (cost, time, cultural factors)

Question 1

state the cost factors (3)

Answer 1

assistance to self represented parties, costs of legal representation, availability of legal aid

Question 2

state the time factors (4)

Answer 2

delays in preparing a case for trial, plea negotiations/sentence indications, court delays, expedition of appeals in court of appeal

Question 3

state the cultural factors (4)

Answer 3

use of interpreters, the koori court, over representation of aboriginal/torres strait islanders, problems during questioning/giving evidence

Question 4

costs of legal representation

Answer 4

everyone has the right to legal representation, but not all people can afford this right.

Question 5

availability of legal aid

Answer 5

lack of funding results in those institutions tightening their criteria as to who is eligible, leaving many accused people in a vulnerable situation.

Question 6

assistance to self represented parties

Answer 6

individuals are forced to self-represent if they cannot afford a lawyer and are ineligible for legal aid. Court personnel can provide assistance to self-represented accused people, enhancing their ability to achieve justice

Question 7

delays in preparing a case for hearing/trial

Answer 7

Gathering evidence, putting a case together, locating witnesses

Question 8

court delays

Answer 8

Involves being ready, yet waiting for a case to be heard due to backlogs

Question 9

expedition of appeals in court of appeals (supreme)

Answer 9

Having more detailed & uniform paperwork, filing of grounds of appeal & supporting arguments early in the process of applying for leave