2. Court Structure Flashcards

1
Q

What are the monetary limits for the small claims track?

A

Personal injury: £1,000
PI from road traffic accident: £5,000
Other: £10,000

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2
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What are the monetary limits for the fast track?

A

Personal injury: £10,000
Other: £25,000

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What are the two criteria, either of which can be satisfied, for a case to be assigned to the multi-track?

A
  1. Over £25,000 or
  2. Too complex for fast track (even if under £25k)
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What are the monetary limits for when a multi-track case may also be started in the High Court, in addition to the County Court?

A

Personal injury: £50,000
Other: £100,000

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5
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What is the maximum sentence for a single offence in the Magistrates’ Court?

A

12 months, since May 2022

(This has since been returned back to 6 months, but for purposes of July 2023 exam, it is 12)

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What is the maximum sentence for a multiple offences in the Magistrates’ Court?

A

12 months

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In what courts do solicitors have an automatic right of audience?

A

Lower courts, i.e. Magistrates’ Court, County Court, Family Court

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How is the right of audience to the higher courts, i.e. Crown Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, gained?

A

Completing additional advocacy assessments and applying for higher rights of audience

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