The government of the day refers to the political party or party coalition with a majority in the House of Representatives (Commonwealth) or lower house (States). The government of the day forms the e [..]

A house of review refers to second or alternative chamber in a bicameral parliament or assembly. The house of review examines, checks and debates bills introduced in the other chamber.

To abet is to encourage or induce someone to undertake a course of action, often illegally.

An accessory is a person who assists to plan or conceal a particular crime, though they were not directly involved in committing the crime.

An accessory after the fact is not involved in a particular crime but fails to report the crime and/or acts to protect or conceal those who committed the crime.

An accessory after the fact is not involved in a particular crime but fails to report the crime and/or acts to protect or conceal those who committed the crime.

An accessory before the fact is aware that a criminal act will be committed but fails to report or attempt to stop the crime.

An accessory before the fact is aware that a criminal act will be committed but fails to report or attempt to stop the crime.

In criminal law, the accused is a person who appears in court, charged with an offence.

Acquittal is the release from a criminal charge by the verdict of a jury or magistrate.