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Role of the Parties Strength 1:

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Parties have control over their own case. Thus party involvement in the proceedings builds confidence in the legal system and acceptance of the outcome.

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Role of the Parties Strength 2:

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All relevant evidence will be presented.

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Role of the Parties Weakness 1:

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One party may choose not to present relevant evidence or raise particular legal issues, which can damage their case.

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Role of the Parties Weakness 2:

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Party control may cause delays, through inexperience failure, or deliberately trying to bleed the opposition out of their money.

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Role of the Judge Strength 1:

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Impartiality ensures a fair and unbiased hearing

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Role of the Judge Strength 2:

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Ensures rules of procedure and evidence are followed and parties are treated fairly

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Role of the Judge Weakness 1:

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They are the most experienced people in the court room, yet their expertise is often not utilised

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Role of the Judge Weakness 2:

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Judges cannot determine a verdict in a criminal trial, even though they may be the best person to judge the facts and law

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Strict Rules of Evidence Strength 1:

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Ensures fairness as rules are applied equally and evidence can be admissible.

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Strict Rules of Evidence Strength 2:

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Rules of procedure aim to produce the truth.

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Strict Rules of Evidence Weakness 1:

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Witnesses can be intimidated

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Strict Rules of Evidence Weakness 2:

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Witnesses can only respond to questions, as opposed to being able to tell their story.

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Standard and Burden of Proof Strength 1:

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Ensures a fairer system than having the judge solely responsible for discovering the truth

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Standard and Burden of Proof Strength 2:

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Plaintiffs will be discouraged from bringing unsubstantiated or ‘vexatious’ law suits.

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Standard and Burden of Proof Weaknesses 1:

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Plaintiffs bears the burden of starting the trial and leading all evidence first. If this is done inadequately, the case will be dismissed.

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Need for Legal Representation Strength 1:

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Assists parties present their case in the best possible light

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Need for Legal Representation Strength 2:

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Lawyers can save court time by preparing and presenting cases efficiently

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Need for Legal Representation Weakness 1:

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Expensive

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Need for Legal Representation Weakness 2:

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Unrepresented parties are at a considerable disadvantage

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