Criminal Law

Question 1

What is the final court of appeal for all criminal cases originating in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

Answer 1

The Supreme Court

Question 2

What countries is the Supreme Court a final court of appeal for?

Answer 2

England, Wales, and Northern Ireland (i.e. all of UK except Scotland)

Question 3

What does the “v.” in criminal law cases represent?

Answer 3

“against”

Question 4

What are the parties in a criminal law cases called?

Answer 4

prosecutor, defendant

Question 5

What is the standard of proof for criminal law cases?

Answer 5

beyond reasonable doubt; the evidence presented and arguments made by the prosecutor are so sufficient that it establishes the defendant’s guilt and leaves no room for doubt

Question 6

Who bears the burden of proof in criminal law cases?

Answer 6

the prosecutor

Question 7

What is the primary characteristic of criminal law (that sets it apart from civil law)?

Answer 7

it is individual vs. state; the case name is written as R (“regina”) vs. the Defendant