1. Arrange students into groups. Each group needs at least ONE person who has a mobile device.
2. If their phone camera doesn't automatically detect and decode QR codes, ask students to
4. Cut them out and place them around your class / school.
1. Give each group a clipboard and a piece of paper so they can write down the decoded questions and their answers to them.
2. Explain to the students that the codes are hidden around the school. Each team will get ONE point for each question they correctly decode and copy down onto their sheet, and a further TWO points if they can then provide the correct answer and write this down underneath the question.
3. Away they go! The winner is the first team to return with the most correct answers in the time available. This could be within a lesson, or during a lunchbreak, or even over several days!
4. A detailed case study in how to set up a successful QR Scavenger Hunt using this tool can be found here.
Question | Answer |
| 1. 1. How can mitigating factors impact the outcome of a criminal case? | Mitigating factors may see to an individual being less culpable for the crime they have been convicted of; this may see to the offender receiving a lesser sentence | 2. 2. In regards to imprisonment, how does the principle of proportionality and principle of parsimony relate to just punishment? | The principle of proportionality refers to the fact that a sentence must appropriately reflect the crime that has been committed - this means the sentence should be 'just' and not disproportionate. Conversely, the principle of parsimony refers to the fact that a judge must choose a less severe sentencing option available, if one such sanction exists and is able to protect the community and punish the offender, then that sanction should be sentenced. Therefore, a sentence of imprisonment should only be handed down as a last resort and must appropriately reflect the crime committed; only in instances in which there is no other way that an alternate sanction would appropriately protect and punish. | 3. 3. What are two ways that imprisonment may not be viewed as a deterrent for offenders? | One way that imprisonment hinders deterrence is through the fact that the Sentencing Advisory Council has found that as prison sentences become longer, there is not an increase in the extent to which the general public is discouraged from offending. Another way that imprisonment is not deterrent is through the high rate of recidivism - approximately 40% of those released from Victoria's prisons reoffend to such a serious extent that they are in prison again within two years. | 4. 4. What are three ways that time hinders the effectiveness of the criminal justice system? | One way that time hinders justice is the impact of the rules of evidence and the reliance on oral evidence contribute to delays in the criminal justice system. It takes time, for example, to examine-in-chief and cross-examine witnesses.. In The prosecution of complex cases relies on quality evidence resulting from the police investigation. Such investigations typically require costly and time-consuming research and expertise. Finally, hinderances to justice on account of time factors can be attributed to delays in preparing a case. Delays can occur in the delivery of a brief, and the preparation, disclosure and filing processes. These are compounded by defence difficulties and the unavailability of legal aid. | 5. 5. Explain how one recent reform is able to assist in minimising cost and time for individuals. | The | 6. 6. What are three examples of aggravating factors in a criminal trial? | Aggravating factors are circumstances which may make an offender more culpable; they may include: whether crime was planned or premeditated, the victim of the offence was particularly vulnerable or whether the offender has any prior convictions | 7. 7. Distinguish between the role of a judge and the role of a magistrate. | One way the role of the judge differs from the role of the magistrate is that the magistrate, in the Magistrates' Court, will reach a verdict regarding whether the defendant is guilty - as a jury is not present. | 8. 8. How may fairness be impeded on in the judge upholding their responsibilities? | Judges rely on the parties to present all relevant facts being presented to the court, as judges cannot actively seek out evidence that they may need to deliver a verdict/ensure the jury knows all the facts. If this occurs it may prevent a decision based on all relevant facts, which can lead to an unfair result. | 9. 9. What are three responsibilities of the jury in a criminal trial? | Listen to all the evidence and submissions by both parties, remain objective and reach and deliver a verdict regarding the accused's guilt | 10. 10. What are three ways that there are cultural barriers to effective justice in Victoria’s legal system? | Language barriers, issues with understanding the law and issues with trusting law enforcement. |
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