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
