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Presented by [Insert name here]

The Legal System

Democracy

Federal Governments

State Governments

Local Governments

Laws from Parliament

Laws from Court

Parliament & Courts

1. Person who gives legal advice 2. Person who makes decisions in court 3. Person who makes laws 4. Person who makes sure people obey the laws Matching Game JudgePolice LawyerPolitician

Origin of our Law

Laws

Equal under the Law

Areas of Law

Getting Legal Help

Legal Aid NSW

Law Access

Lawyers

Your Appointment

Paperwork

Getting Advice Early

Time Limits

Important Ages

Civil Law

Law for Everyday Life

Money Matters

Credit Rating

Centrelink

Housing

Car Accidents

Complaints

Fines

200 or less ,000 Over 1,000 $ $ $ Guess the Fine

State Debt Recovery (Fines) Department of Fair Trading and Tenancy Advice Services NSW Ombudsman Important Phone Numbers

Family Law

Children

Best for Children

Mediation

Family Court

Family Violence

Domestic Violence 24 hr helpline Protection from Violence

Marriage

Divorce

Property

Child Support

Can I get family law advice for free? Can people get divorced after two months of separation? When couples separate they must go to court immediately. Yes or No

Criminal Law

Innocent until proven guilty

Right to Silence

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Penalties

Court Room

Domestic Violence

Traffic

Police Powers

1.You do not have to answer questions from police, but you should give them your name, address and _______________. 1.If the court says I’m not allowed to drive anymore I have been _______________. 1.If I have broken the law I am ____________. Use these words to complete the sentences: guilty disqualified identification Word Match

Criminal Process PLEA TRIAL SENTENCE CHARGE BAIL ARREST