Functions of the victorian criminal justice system

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Work within the criminal justice system

Assessment Task Overview and Description

This is an individual assessment task and is to be completed outside of class hours. You are required to research and write a report on the main components of the Victorian criminal justice system.

Your report must be well written, structured, and referenced as described in the Diploma of Justice home page CANVAS shell.
Your report is to total 1500 words +/- 100 words. This requires concise writing and you must satisfactorily answer each part of all six questions.

Question 1
Explain the purpose and functions of the Victorian criminal justice system and the interrelationship of its main components as listed below.
• Victoria Police
• Courts
• Prisons and correctional facilities
• Juvenile institutions

Question 2
Explain the key principles of criminal justice in Victoria in the context of:
• The burden of proof in the criminal justice system
• Elements of a crime, such as:
• Mens rea/actus reus
• Right against self-incrimination
• The rule of law
• Rules of natural justice
• Access to justice
• Right to legal representation
• Presumption of innocence
• Right to trial by jury

Question 3
Explain the investigative components of criminal justice in Victoria in the context of:
• Identification, reporting, and investigation of offences
• Arrest and charging of offenders

Question 4
Explain the jurisdiction of the following courts in criminal matters:
• Magistrates Court
• County Court
• Supreme Court, and;
• High Court

Question 5
Select two ‘contemporary issues from the list below and then identify the major challenges facing the Victorian criminal justice system in dealing with both of your chosen issues.
• Offenders with an intellectual disability
• Offenders with mental health issues
• Drug and alcohol dependent offenders
• Indigenous offenders
• Sex-offenders
• Youth in the criminal justice system

Question 6
Describe the role and function of Corrections Victoria

Attachment:- Criminal justice system.rar

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