what is criminal law? Flashcards
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What is it?
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deals with crimes by an individual or group against the state, cases are normally brought forward by the state and can lead to fines or imprisonment.
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magistrates ‘ courts
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most minor criminal cases (98% of the total) are heard her. Magistrates also have the task of identifying cases that are indictable (worth of a trial by the jury)
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crown courts
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deals with more serious criminal cases and appeals from the magistrates’ courts
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Court of appeal
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the criminal division of the court of appeal hears criminal cases on appeal from the lower courts.
