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How does the Australian legal system ensure fair trials in criminal cases?

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Can you provide an overview of the legal safeguards in place to ensure fair trials in Australia?

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The Australian legal system ensures fair trials through measures such as the presumption of innocence, the right to legal representation, and the right to a fair and public hearing.

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Other safeguards include the right to cross-examine witnesses and the requirement for the prosecution to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

1 year ago