The achievement of justice in the Local Court

Discuss: “The achievement of justice in the Local Court is affected by factors
including the high volume of cases and the pressure to plead guilty. The focus
on efficiency means that justice is often compromised” 1. What are the
reasons for this? 2. Discuss the effect on one vulnerable group i.e. one group
in the community who already suffer disadvantage. Why do these factors
affect this group in particular?
REPORT INSTRUCTIONS
This assessment requires you to:

1. WATCH: COURT JUSTICE SYDNEY- As many episodes as you can,
   and the SO HELP ME GOD episode (compulsory).
2. READ: Mack & Roach Anleu and Brown et al – referring to these
   sources and including them as references for this assignment once you have done so is ESSENTIAL (read: compulsory).
3. RESEARCH: Either from the reference list for this assignment (see
   below) or other academic references.
4. SELECT: From your research which vulnerable group you would like to
   base your discussion on for the second part of the question.
5. ANSWER: The first part of the question: “‘Discuss: “The achievement
   of justice in the Local Court is affected by factors including the high
   volume of cases and the pressure to plead guilty. The focus on
   efficiency means that justice is often compromised.’ 1. What are the
   reasons for this?”
6. ANSWER: The second part of the question, as it relates to your answer
   for the first part of the question: “2. Discuss the effect on one
   vulnerable group i.e. one group in the community who already suffer
   disadvantage. Why do these factors affect this group in particular?” –
   Be sure to briefly explain, with reference/s why the group you are
   discussing is vulnerable.

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