Organisation of the work of the courts
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write the roles of participants in a hearing (judge, prosecutor, advocate, witness) in a table.
The judge decides impartially; the prosecutor presents the charge; the advocate defends; the witness tells what he or she knows.
2
Explain the presumption of innocence with an everyday example (a school dispute).
Not calling someone guilty without evidence; hearing first, then concluding.
3
Write four guarantees of a judge’s independence.
Subject only to law; inviolability; ban on interference; keeping away from parties and deputyship.
4
Why does open court work increase trust in society? Write your view.
Because people can see how justice is ensured and can monitor it.
5
Write the principles of fair rules at school (equality, hearing, defence) in three sentences.
One rule for all; hearing both sides first; the chance to defend oneself.