Hi guys,
My teacher has given me an 8 mark questions which reads, 'It has been suggested the a single level of courts rather than a hierarchical system should operate in Victoria.'
I am finding it difficult to formulate arguments in regards to having a one-court system and in turn teasing out an answers suitable to achieve 8 marks.
The only arguments I can think of are:
-PRO One-court:
All matters would be able to be heard in the one place, reducing the confusion which litigants may have when deciding on which court they should be taking their case.
-CON of this, which the court hierarchy overcomes.
It would be an administrative nightmare. The court prevents this by having the lower courts dealing with minor cases quickly and the higher courts hearing the more time consuming, complicated cases which reduces delays.
-PRO One-Court:
It would reduce the number of appeals being made, reducing costs for the parties involved and the legal system.
-CON of this, which the court hierarchy overcomes.
Appeals are able to rectify a possible injustice made by a lower court, thereby providing justice for parties to a case.
I can't think of any others as this is not really discussed in the textbook nor been assessed by VCAA in recent years. Could you please offer advice?