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this is what i’m gonna be tested for tomorrow i think. just taking this chance to memorize

The Justice Statement says that the mission of the subordinate courts is to Administer Justice.

The three goals of Singapore’s subordinate courts:

1. Administer effectively
2. Decide and resolve justly
3. Preserve public trust and confidence

The four Divisions of Justice are:

1. Civil Justice Division
2. Criminal Justice Division
3. Family Justice Division
4. Juvenile Justice Division

The philosophies/guidelines by which the Four Divisions of Justice deal with cases.

1. Civil Justice Division – to monitor the smooth and timely flow of cases
2. Criminal Justice Division – the supremacy of the rule of law, the protection of the public
3. Family Justice Division – to protect family obligations
4. Juvenile Justice Division – to recognize potential for change and reform in young offenders and delinquent youths

What are the functions of each of the follow courts?

Coroner’s Court – Deals with cases which are classified by the police as coroner’s cases, in which a person is suspected to have died suddenly or in a unnatural manner.

Night Court – Deals with regulatory and traffic offences. Functions for working public who would otherwise have to take time off work to attend court.

Small Claims Tribunal – Deals with claims arising from contract or damage caused to property, involving less than $20,000 of money.

What is BPC?

Beyond Parental Control. In these cases, the parents have to lodge a complaint to the court about their children. They have to bring their child to the court to do so and if they are unable to do that, the court will issue a warrant of arrest for the child and bring him to court. Before all this, though, a social worker from Singapore’s Children Society will attend to the parents and children to try and resolve the problem without going to court.

something about Bureau that provides criminal legal aid, in terms of financial assistance.

oh wells, im just memorizing blindly without knowing the meanings here n there. crap im dead beat.

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