court system + tribunals week 2 Flashcards
where is the court of human rights situated in?
strasbourg,france
what is the max sentence a magistrate can pass?
6 months imprisonment+ fine of £5000
what is the usual standard of proof in a criminal trial?
beyond reasonable doubt
what courts handle civil law?
county court and high court
what court deals with more complex civil cases?
high court
what is the level of proof in civil cases?
balance of probabilities e.g 51% one party=liable
what do ombudsmen do?
they have the power to determine complaints in the public sector
what are the 4 equitable remedies?
- injunctions
- recission
- rectification
- specific performance
what are the 3 divisions in the high court?
- kings bench division
-chancery division - family division
who are cases heard by in the magistrates court?
3 lay people or 1 district judge
what are summary offences?
less serious offences where defendant is not entitled to trial by jury e.g minor assaults
what are either way offences?
cases that can be held by either CC or magistrate courts. defendant or magistrates can decide whether they should be trialed in CC.
what are indictable-only offences?
most serious cases and must be heard in crown court. magistrates court=brief, decide whether to grant bail +other legal issues
who hears appeals in the court of appeal?
3 judges
where is the european court of justice?
luxembourg
