| Question | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| The burden of proof refers to a party's responsibility to prove the facts of the case | True | 94%
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| VLA* only provides duty lawyer services for those accused of indictable offences | False | 76%
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| Accused people applying for a VLA* grant of legal assistance must satisfy the means test | True | 76%
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| Specialist CLCs* focus on a particular group of people or area of law while generalist CLCs provide broad legal services to people in a particular geographical location | True | 76%
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| Only those accused of an indictable offence have the right to a trial by jury | True | 71%
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| Some indictable offences can be heard in the Magistrates' Court | True | 71%
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| According to the principle of access, the justice system and its processes should be open | False | 59%
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| 'Beyond reasonable doubt' means absolute certainty | False | 53%
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| Victims only have the right to be informed of the likely release date of the offender if they are on the Victims Register | True | 53%
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| One right of the accused is the right to legal representation | False | 35%
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| Duty lawyer services are only provided to victims at the Magistrates' Court seeking intervention orders | True | 35%
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| All victims who are also witnesses have the right to give evidence using alternative arrangements | False | 29%
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| CLCs usually provide ongoing legal assistance for both summary and indictable offences | False | 29%
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| Both VLA and CLCs offer grants of legal assistance as a service | False | 24%
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| VLA only offers initial legal advice to victims seeking financial assistance or compensation from the offender | True | 24%
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