Year 10 Commerce Assessment Task 1 Notification Law and Society - Court report & research Court Visit Date: Mon 28/2 OR Tues 1/3 Assessment Due Date: Week 6 Friday 11th March Hand in before 8.45am Weighting – 25% Outcomes
5.1 applies legal concepts and terminology in a variety of contexts 5.2 analyses the rights and responsibilities of individuals in a range of legal contexts 5.3 examines the role of law in society 5.4 analyses key factors affecting legal decisions 5.7 researches and assesses legal information using a variety of sources 5.8 explains legal information using a variety of forms 5.9 works independently and collaboratively to meet individual and collective goals within specified timelines
Task description Students visit the Wollongong Court complex during a double lesson and gather information on the courtroom setting, court personnel and the court environment. Students will also need to observe a case (or part thereof) whilst on the excursion.
Section A: The Court Environment (30 marks – 10 marks each) 1. Explain, with the use of a diagram, the layout of the courtroom. 2. Explain the roles of court personnel you observed on the day. 3. Describe the court environment.
Section B: The Case (20 marks) Complete the following criteria for a case you observed: 1. Type of Case 2. Name of Court 3. Magistrate/Judge Continued next page...
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Charge Defendant Plea Witnesses (note: if none, why not?) Evidence heard/submitted Likely outcome of the case
Section C: Research Questions - 25 marks 1. 2. 3. 4.
Define an indictable offence and a summary offence. (4 marks) What is Legal Aid? Outline the criteria of eligibility for Legal Aid? (4 marks) Describe 3 defences that can be used in a criminal case. (6 marks) Describe 3 punishments that could be given to a criminal offender if found guilty of a crime. (6 marks) 5. Bibliography as per college diary (5 marks) Please note: Students are reminded to avoid plagiarism and to cite all sources of information. Plagiarism also includes work copied from other students.
Total Marks: 75
Resources Students allocated text: New Concepts in Commerce Court excursion
Marking criteria Section A: The Court Environment Layout of courtroom Poorly constructed with many components missing Moderate construction with a few missing components Well constructed with all components included Roles of court personnel Few roles poorly explained Most roles explained to a satisfactory standard All roles well explained Court environment Poor explanation with few points discussed Satisfactory explanation with a several points discussed Excellent explanation with many points discussed Section B: The Case Type of case Name of court Magistrate/Judge Charge Defendant Plea Witnesses Evidence heard/submitted Likely outcome of the case Section C: Research Questions Define an indictable offence and a summary offence. What is Legal Aid? Outline the criteria of eligibility for Legal Aid. Describe 3 defences that can be used in a criminal case. Describe 3 punishments that could be given to a criminal offender if found guilty of a crime. Bibliography as per college diary Total
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