Crime + the Law: Roles, Structures + Powers of the Courts (including The Children's Hearing System)

Question 1

Justice of the Peace Court

Answer 1

• deals with minor crimes e.g. breach of the peace + vandalism etc + always summary procedure
• for example, max punishment: £2500 fine, 60 days imprisonment

Question 2

Sherriff Court

Answer 2

• deals with serious crime such as drink driving + assault + both solemn and summary procedures
• for example, max punishment: 5 years in prison or an unlimited fine

Question 3

High Court

Answer 3

• always solemn procedure + deals with serious crimes such as murder, drug dealing and rape
• for example, max penalties: unlimited fines, life imprisonment

Question 4

Children’s Hearing System

Answer 4

• the referral
• the investigation
• the hearing of the children’s panel
• the outcome