Research Report 14 - Deaf jurors' access to court proceedings via sign language interpreting: an investigation (by Jemina Napier, David Spencer and Joseph Sabolcec)
Updates and background for this project (Digest) A project funded by the NSW Law Reform Commission and
the Macquarie University External Collaborative Grant Scheme.
Appendix F: Comprehension test questions
1. Mr Harris was hit by a train at Redfern. True or false?
2. The Crown or the solicitor for the prosecution has to prove the accused was guilty of the offence. True or false?
3. There were no witnesses to what happened when Mr Harris died. True or false?
4. The offence of murder has to be proved beyond reasonable doubt. True or false?
5. To prove murder it must be established:
a. only that the accused caused the death of the victim.
b. that the accused caused and intended to cause the death of the victim.
c. that the accused caused the death of the victim without intention.
d. that the accused only intended to cause the death of the victim but death did not actually occur.
6. Mr Harris and Mr Kerr:
7. Manslaughter is:
8. When Mr Kerr got off the train he:
a. hit Mr Harris.
b. pushed Mr Harris off the platform.
c. yelled but did not touch Mr Harris.
d. told Mr Harris to run away.
9. Explain what witnesses said the two women with Mr Kerr did.
10. Explain the legal rule of ‘causation’.
11. Explain what witnesses said Mr Kerr yelled at Mr Harris when he saw Mr Harris.
12. In assessing the actions of Mr Harris in response to the actions of Mr Kerr, explain what you, as a juror, must take into consideration.
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