Practice Principles Of A Fair Trial (3.3) - Unit 5: Governance, Rights, and Societies

Practice: Principles of a Fair Trial

Lesson 3.3Unit 5: Governance, Rights, and Societies

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Question 1.
Define the presumption of innocence in your own words.
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Think about the phrase commonly used in trials.
Question 2.
What rights does the right to defense ensure?
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Consider who helps you in court.
3Question 3.
What does the presumption of innocence imply?
- A person is guilty until proven innocent.
- A person is considered innocent until proven guilty.
- A person needs to prove their innocence.
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Think about how trials are approached.
4Question 4.
True or False: The right to defense allows any person the choice to represent themselves without any assistance.
- True
- False
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Consider the role of lawyers in trials.
Question 5.
Imagine you are a judge in a trial where the accused is presumed guilty by public opinion. How would you ensure that the presumption of innocence is upheld in your court?
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Consider your responsibilities as a judge.
Question 6.
Research a historical court case where the right to defense was violated. Discuss the implications of this violation on the outcome of the trial.
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Look into civil rights cases for examples.

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