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Courts and Tribunals Flashcards

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1
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The prosecution is generally brought in the name of…

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The crown

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2
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What is the immediate objective of criminal law?

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To punish people who have committed offences against society
Wider sense- establish standards of behaviour for peaceful productive society

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What is the standard of proof for criminal law?

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Beyond reasonable doubt

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4
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Who bears the burden of proof in criminal proceedings?

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Prosecution

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Who initiates criminal proceedings?

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Crown Prosecution Services
Also government agencies/local government

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6
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Who can be a defendant to criminal proceedings?

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Individuals or legal persons

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7
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What happens if a defendant pleads not guilty?

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The case goes to trial, verdict, sentencing

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8
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When can a defendant not appeal a conviction?

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If they have pleaded guilty (but they can vacate their plea)

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9
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What is the maximum sentence magistrates can give?

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Unlimited fine
6 months prison/
12 months for 2 or more either way

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10
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What cases can the magistrates hear?

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Summary
Either way
Some civil jurisdiction

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What cases can the crown court hear?

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Indictable
Either way transferred from magistrates

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12
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All crown court trials involve a…

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Jury

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13
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Who administers the crown court?

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HM Courts and Tribunals service

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14
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Does the magistrates court create precedent?

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No but it is bound by administrative court, CoA and SC

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15
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Can a convicted defendant appeal from magistrates court?

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Yes against sentence, conviction or both

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16
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What does de novo mean and when does it apply?

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When a defendant appeals a conviction - heard with all evidence/witnesses examined again

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17
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Who sits in an appeal trial at the crown court?

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CC judge and two magistrates

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18
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What is an appeal by way of case stated?

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An appeal on magistrates’ decision being legally flawed to the administrative court

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19
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What can a defendant convicted/sentenced at Crown Court appeal against?

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Conviction/sentence/both

20
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When can the prosecution appeal to the CoA after conviction at CC?

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  • Quashing the acquittal of anyone found not guilty of a serious offence
  • Attorney General (limited circumstances) against unduly lenient sentence
21
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Is there an automatic right of appeal from the CC?

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No, must apply on paper for permission from CoA (criminal division)

22
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How can the CoA quash a criminal conviction of the CC?

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If satisfied that the conviction is unsafe.
Oral argument from counsel for both sides
Evidence not heard again

23
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What are the key grounds for appealing sentences made by the CC?

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  • Not justified by law
  • Based on incorrect version of the evidence
  • Judge took irrelevant matters into account
  • Judge misapplied/failed to give sufficient weight to sentencing guidelines
24
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When will SC hear an appeal?

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If its certified as a point of law of general public importance

25
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Is the Privy Council binding?

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No but highly persuasive

26
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When can the CCRC send cases back to the CoA?

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If it believes there is a real possiblity CoA will overturn conviction/sentence

27
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When can the CCRC send cases back to the CC?

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Decision made in Magistrates’/Youth Court
Re-hearing

28
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What does the CCRC have to do to refer a case for appeal?

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identify new evidence/new legal argument that makes the case look significantly different
Not considered at the time of trial/initial appeal/earlier application

29
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What does civil law regulate?

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Legal relationships between private parties

30
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When may a legal relationship arise? (Civil)

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  • Contract
  • Duty of care
  • Causes of action
31
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How can the government be involved in civil cases?

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As C or D in its private law capacity

32
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What is the court’s decision in a civil case referred to?

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Judgment

33
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What is the outcome for a successful party usually (civil)?

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Damages (or other remedies)

34
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What is the standard of proof for civil cases?

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on the balance of probabilities

35
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Who is the burden of proof on for civil cases?

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Claimant

36
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Where do civil claims begin?

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Most - county court, some High Court

37
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What are the three levels of judges in the county court?

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  • Deputy District Judges
  • District Judges
  • Circuit Judges
38
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Who can be a coroner?

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Barristers, solicitors, medical professionals of not less than 5 years standing

39
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What does the Inquiries Act 2005 allow for?

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Legal power to compel witnesses
Legal safeguards and procedures
Appoint chair/personnel, evidence, report + recommendations

40
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Where do judges of the High Court sit?

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Royal Courts of Justice in London and the regional District registries

41
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What divisions is the High Court structured into?

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King’s Bench Division
Chancery Division
Family Division

42
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What are the senior courts?

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Crown Court
High Court
Court of Appeal
Supreme Court

43
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Where does the civil division CoA hear appeals from?

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High Court
County Court
Some tribunals

44
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Where does the criminal division CoA hear appeals from?

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Crown court

45
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Who is the head of the judiciary?

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Lord chief justice

46
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What is a leapfrog appeal?

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A civil appeal from High Court straight to Supreme Court

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