Understanding the British Legal System: Courts and Case Types

1. What is the final and ultimate court of appeal which criminal cases may be referred from a Magistrate's judge to a jury?

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District Court

Court of Appeals

Supreme Court

The House of Lords (now known as the Supreme Court) is the final and ultimate court of appeal for criminal cases in the UK. If a case is referred from a Magistrate's judge to a jury, it can only be appealed further to the European Union courts.

Explanation

The House of Lords (now known as the Supreme Court) is the final and ultimate court of appeal for criminal cases in the UK. If a case is referred from a Magistrate's judge to a jury, it can only be appealed further to the European Union courts.

2. What is the correct response to SUMMARY OFFENCES6 MONTHS£5000community SEVEICE?

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B = SIR JUSTICE (44)REF HO,C&CPROTCAL ERROR/ UNFAIR JDEFENDANT APPLY / EITHER

J = LORD JUSITICE (38)REF HI,C&CPROTCAL ERROR/ UNFAIR JDEFENDANT APPLY / EITHER

A = LADY JUSTICE (21)REF HE,B&CPROTCAL ERROR/ UNFAIR JDEFENDANT APPLY / EITHER

3. What types of cases are typically handled in CIVILSMALL CLAIMS, FAST TRACK, and MULTI TRACK?

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Traffic violations and parking tickets.

Corporate mergers and acquisitions.

Criminal trials and sentencing.

Civil small claims, fast track, and multi track cases typically involve family matters such as divorce, custody, wills, and bequests. These types of cases are not related to traffic violations, corporate business transactions, or criminal law.

Explanation

Civil small claims, fast track, and multi track cases typically involve family matters such as divorce, custody, wills, and bequests. These types of cases are not related to traffic violations, corporate business transactions, or criminal law.

4. Which court may see criminal cases?

Family Court

Small Claims Court

Traffic Court

HIGH COURT DIVISION

The High Court Division handles criminal cases as part of its jurisdiction, while Family Court deals with family-related matters, Traffic Court is for traffic violations, and Small Claims Court is for civil disputes involving small amounts of money.

Explanation

The High Court Division handles criminal cases as part of its jurisdiction, while Family Court deals with family-related matters, Traffic Court is for traffic violations, and Small Claims Court is for civil disputes involving small amounts of money.

5. Which UK division primarily deals with criminal cases?

JURY POLICE / DEFORITY

QUEEN'S BENCH

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HIGH J COURT

The Crown Court is the UK division that primarily deals with criminal cases, while the other options are not specifically focused on criminal proceedings.

Explanation

The Crown Court is the UK division that primarily deals with criminal cases, while the other options are not specifically focused on criminal proceedings.

6. When individuals or groups disturb against each other financially, resulting in damages and the need for compensation, where is the usual location for the legal proceedings?

Private arbitration with a single arbitrator and no legal representation allowed.

Supreme Court with a full jury trial and multiple legal experts presenting evidence.

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Mediation by a religious leader with an emphasis on reconciliation rather than legal judgment.

In cases of financial disturbances and damages between parties, the usual legal venue is the county court with magistrates, as it provides a simpler and more accessible legal process for resolution.

Explanation

In cases of financial disturbances and damages between parties, the usual legal venue is the county court with magistrates, as it provides a simpler and more accessible legal process for resolution.

7. In cases involving major safety risks in health and safety such as medical and catering, who may manage the case depending on its seriousness?

The defendant is responsible for managing the case.

The local police department is responsible for managing the case.

MAY BE MANAGED BY MAGASTRATES OR HIGHER DEPENDING ON THE NATURE OF THE CASE - HOW SERIOUS?

The case must always be managed by a jury of peers.

8. What benefits are lay people over 18 years old with 5 years of residence on the electoral roll entitled to after being absent for 10 days?

Discounted rates on public transportation and meals.

Access to free legal advice and representation.

Priority access to government housing assistance.

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