SB (8 m)

Question 1

Explain the structure of the civil court system

Question 2

Explain the procedure for a trial in civil courts

Question 3

Explain the process for an appeal from the County court

Question 4

Explain the process for an appeal from the High Court

Question 5

Explain arbitration as a form of ADR

Question 6

Explain mediation as a form of ADR

Question 7

Explain conciliation as a form of ADR

Question 8

Explain negotiation as a form of ADR

Question 9

Explain how tribunals work

Question 10

Explain the reforms to the tribunal system

Question 11

Explain the reasons for the Lord Woolf reforms

Question 12

Explain the Lord Woold reforms

Question 13

Explain the role of a judge in civil trials

Question 14

Explain the role of a jury

Question 15

Explain the selection process to become a juror

Question 16

Explain how jurors may not serve their jury duty

Question 17

Explain the selection process of lay magistrates

Question 18

Explain the training of lay magistrates

Question 19

Explain the role of lay magistrates

Question 20

Explain the structure and powers of the criminal courts

Question 21

Explain the appeals procedure for challenging the outcome of a Magistrates Court trial

Question 22

Explain the appeals procedure for challenging the outcome of a Crown Court trial

Question 23

Explain the aims of sentencing

Question 24

Explain the different types of sentences available for adult offenders

Question 25

Explain the factors in sentencing

Question 26

Explain ways in which we may sentence youth offenders

Question 27

Explain the roles of judges in criminal and civil trials

Question 28

Explain how judges are appointed

Question 29

Explain the ways in which judges may be removed

Question 30

Explain how we attempt to ensure judicial independence