Courts and the criminal justice system Flashcards
1
Q
what court would deal with a drink driving case?
A
Magistrates court
2
Q
what court would deal with a murder trial?
A
Crown court
3
Q
how many people in a jury?
A
12 random members of the public
4
Q
name 3 sources of law in the uk?
A
common law, case / precedent law, and statute law
5
Q
where are the majority of civil cases heard?
A
county court, eg- divorce
6
Q
what are the 2 main divisions of law in the uk?
A
civil and criminal
7
Q
what is the legal definition of libel?
A
a defamatory statement published in permanent form
