Pre Trial Matters- Criminal courts😊 Flashcards
1
Q
Stages a case may go through…. lowest to highest
A
Magistrates court
Crown court
Court of appeal
Supreme Court
2
Q
What must lower courts do?
A
Follow precedence of Supreme Court
3
Q
What was the original name for the Supreme Court?
A
House of Lords
4
Q
Where are the majority of cases dealt with?
A
Magistrates court
5
Q
Is there a jury in a magistrates court?
A
No just magistrates- usually 3
6
Q
Do crown courts have a jury?
A
Yes- around 12
7
Q
What are the divisions in the court of appeal?
A
- Civil division- discussed later in the course
2. The criminal division- hears appeals from the crown court
8
Q
Can the Supreme Court overturn verdicts? Who from?
A
Yes
Anyone lower including the court of appeal
