Elements Of The Legal System

Question 1

County Courts

Answer 1

Look at civil cases involving immigration, child support, social security, pensions, tax and lands

Question 2

Magistrates Court

Answer 2

Hear criminal cases including smaller offences, family issues and youth courts. No jury

Question 3

Crown Court

Answer 3

Hear criminal cases for sentencing with judge and jury trial. Hear appeals from the Magistrates Court

Question 4

High Court

Answer 4

Chancery division (involving money/tax). Divisional Court (bankruptcy/ land), Queen’s Bench Division, Contract and tort, Commercial court, Admiralty Court, Administrative Court (oversee legality of other decisions)

Question 5

Court of Appeal

Answer 5

Hear appeals from Crown Court, High Court and County Court. Civil and criminal divisions. No jury

Question 6

Supreme Court

Answer 6

Hear appeals from Court of Appeal and High Court. Run by Law Lords. No jury.

Question 7

Tribunals Service

Answer 7

Hear appeals from decisions on immigration, social security, child support, pensions, tax and lands