Theme C Flashcards
1
Q
Do magistrates need a legal background?
A
No, you will get full training for the role
2
Q
Is the jury service voluntary?
A
You can get picked
3
Q
legal right
A
a right that is protected by law
4
Q
rule of law
A
a country is governed by law and all residents must obey the law - so no one is above the law
5
Q
civil law
A
covers disputes between individuals or groups.
6
Q
county court
A
a local court that has limited powers in civil cases
7
Q
criminal law
A
deals with offences such as murder and drug dealing
8
Q
crown court
A
courts held in towns in england and wales where judges hear criminal cases
9
Q
high court
A
the court where judges hear cases on serious crimes
10
Q
judge
A
a person who decides questions of law in a court
11
Q
jury
A
a group of people who decide if someone is guilty in a court of law
