court structure Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the highest court in the UK?
The Supreme Court
True or False: The Crown Court hears only civil cases.
False
Fill in the blank: The _______ Court deals with family law cases.
Family
What type of cases does the Magistrates’ Court primarily handle?
Summary offenses and some either-way offenses
Which court has the power to hear appeals from the Magistrates’ Court?
The Crown Court
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a court in the UK court structure? A) High Court B) County Court C) District Court
C) District Court
What are the three divisions of the High Court?
Queen’s Bench Division, Chancery Division, Family Division
True or False: The Court of Appeal hears both civil and criminal cases.
True
What is the primary function of the Court of Appeal?
To hear appeals from lower courts
Fill in the blank: The _______ Court deals with serious criminal cases.
Crown
What type of jurisdiction does the County Court have?
Civil jurisdiction
Multiple Choice: Which court is the first instance for most civil cases? A) High Court B) County Court C) Supreme Court
B) County Court
What is the role of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council?
To hear appeals from certain Commonwealth countries and UK overseas territories
True or False: The Supreme Court can hear cases from any court.
True
What is the significance of the term ‘stare decisis’ in the court system?
It refers to the doctrine of precedent, where courts follow previous decisions.
