Vocab the system of courts (continued) Flashcards
A UK lawyer who is qualified to argue cases in a higher court of law
a barrister
A head juror selected by the judge or by vote of the jurors
a foreperson
An official account of the facts someone may give the police
a statement
The process of asking witnesses a series of q related to the evidence they provided the police with.
an examination-in-chief
The process of questioning a witness in detail about answers they have provided in court
a cross-examination
The final speech that the lawyer makes during a trial
a closing speech
To arrange for an event to take place at a later date
to postpone
To ask a witness another series of questions
a re-examination
A written statement prepared by the defence barrister that explains why the accused deserves the lightest possible penalty for their conviction
a statement of mitigation
Likely to cause disagreement between people
a contentious issue
To support something that you think is right
to uphold
A lawyer who prepares legal documents and advises people on legal matters
a solicitor
The freedom or power to decide what should be done in a particular situation
discretion
Questions that must be answered by applying relevant legal principles
points of law
To represent someone
to appear on behalf of someone
In relation to
with regards to
Once I am finished with this
upon completion of this
Stated as a fact but without any proof
alleged
Witness summons
Subpoena : formal and legally binding order to attend court and give evidence
