3 Flashcards
The Magistrates’ Court can hear two types of offences.
Which of the following correctly identifies these two types?
Summary offences
Indictable offences
Triable either way offences
- Summary offences
- Triable either way offences
Which one of the following is true?
The Crown Court is a civil court
A jury will sit in the Crown Court
The Crown Court hears appeals from the Court of Appeal
The Crown Court hears less serious criminal cases
A jury will sit in the Crown Court
Which of the following claims can be heard in the County Court?
Hint: there are 3
Businesses trying to recover money they are owed
Individuals seeking compensation for injuries
Landowners seeking orders that will prevent trespass
A case involving someone accused of shoplifting
Businesses trying to recover money they are owed
Individuals seeking compensation for injuries
Landowners seeking orders that will prevent trespass
Which of the following is not a division of the High Court?
Chancery Division
Family Division
Criminal Division
King’s Bench Division
Criminal Division
How many divisions does the Court of Appeal have?
1
2
3
4
2
Which court did the Supreme Court replace?
The Highest Court
The House of Lords
The House of Commons
The Upper-Tier Court
The House of Lords
Why is the court system hierarchical?
a. It makes sure all appeals go to the lower courts.
b. It allows the best practising solicitors and barristers to become judges; showing that the best go to the top and that the standard of judges is maintained.
c. Courts are positioned in a structure in which some courts are superior to others. Through the doctrine of binding precedent the decisions of the superior courts are binding on the lower courts.
d. It allows special and specific powers to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal (both divisions).
Courts are positioned in a structure in which some courts are superior to others. Through the doctrine of binding precedent, the decisions of the superior courts are binding on the lower courts.
What are the three divisions of the High Courts of Justice (HCJ)?
a. Family Division, King’s Bench Division and the Equity Division
b. King’s Bench Division (KBD), Chancery Division (CD) and the Family Division (FD)
c. The Fast-Track Division, the Multi-Track Division and the Smaller Claims Division
d. Chancery Division, Master of the Rolls Division and the Supreme Court Division
b. King’s Bench Division (KBD), Chancery Division (CD) and the Family Division (FD)
Where will the proceedings involving the following parties take place?
a. William, on a charge of manslaughter of pupils at Downton Hall.
b. Bill Sykes, who wishes to appeal against his conviction for murder.
c. Polly, who wishes to appeal against her conviction in the magistrates’ court for soliciting.
d. Michael, from whom Ahmed wishes to recover a debt of £200.
e. David, who is claiming £75,000 against the Great Western Railway Company for injuries caused when he fell under one of its trains.
f. Fred, who is claiming that he was unfairly dismissed by Ralph.
a. Crown Court
b. Court of Appeal Criminal Division
c. Crown Court
d. County Court
e. High Court
f. Employment Tribunal
