Criminal courts - Magistrates' and Justice of the Peace Courts

Question 1

What type of court are minor criminal cases dealt with in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

Answer 1

Magistrates’ Court

Question 2

What type of court are minor criminal offences dealt with in Scotland?

Answer 2

Justice of the Peace Court

Question 3

What is the difference between the judiciary of England/Wales and Scotland vs. that of Northern Ireland?

Answer 3

The ones in E, W and S are usually unpaid and do not need a legal qualification.

Question 4

What legal qualification do Magistrates need?

Answer 4

None - but they receive training to do the job and are supported by legal adviser

Question 5

Which criminal court building is probably the most famous in the world?

Answer 5

The Old Bailey

Question 6

In Northern Ireland, what type of Judge hears the criminal case?

Answer 6

(Deputy) District Judge

Question 7

Does the Northern Irish District Judge need to have a legal qualification?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

Is the Northern Irish Deputy District Judge paid for their work?

Answer 8

Yes