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disability

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a total or partial loss of bodily or mental functions, or a disease or illness that affects a person’s body, learning or thought processes

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Koori Court

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a division of the Magistrates’ Court, Children’s Court and County Court that (in certain circumstances) operates as a sentencing court for Aboriginal people

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Law Council of Australia

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the peak national representative body of the Australian legal profession. It advocates on behalf of the legal profession at a national level about issues such as access to justice

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Law Institute of Victoria (LIV)

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the legal body which represents lawyers in Victoria and provides professional development relating to their practice

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legal aid

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legal advice, education or information about the law and the provision of legal services (including legal assistance and representation)

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plea negotiations

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(in criminal cases) pre-trial discussions that take place between the prosecution and the accused, aimed at resolving the case by agreeing on an outcome to the criminal charges laid (also known as charge negotiations)

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self-represented party

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a person with a matter before a court or tribunal who has not engaged (and is not represented by) a lawyer or other professional

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sentence indication

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a statement made by a judge to an accused about the sentence they could face if they plead guilty to an offence

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Victorian Access to Justice Review

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an inquiry conducted by the Victorian Government’s Department of Justice and Regulation about access to justice. The final report was released in October 2016

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Australian Bar Association (ABA), the

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the main organisation that represents barristers in Australia. It aims to promote the rule of law and advocates for fair and equal access to justice for all