Law Flashcards
1
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Criminal Law Examples
A
- Carrying a weapon
- Drugs
- Racial crime
- Selling tobacco undder 18
- Smoking in public places
- Buying alcohol under 18 (16 in hotel with meal)
- Drinking in public
2
Q
Civil Law Examples
A
- Housing Law: dipsute between tenants and landlords
- Consumer Rights: faulty goods or services
- Employment law: wages, discrimination, …
- Debt
3
Q
Minor Criminal Cases
A
- Scotland: Justice of the Peace Court
- Others: Magistrates’ Court
4
Q
Serious offences
A
- Scotland: Sheriff Court
- Others: Crown Court
5
Q
The most serious cases (e.g. murder)
A
Scotland: High Court
6
Q
Jury numbers
A
Scotland: 15
Others: 12
7
Q
Young people cases
A
Others:
- Youth Court
- The most serious go to Crown Court
- Parnets must attend the hearing
- Cannot publish anything in news
Scotland:
- Children’s Hearings System
8
Q
Civil disputes (get back money, personal injury, family matters, …)
A
Scotland: Sheriff Court
Others: County Courts
Large amount of compensation:
Scotland: Court of Session in Edinburgh
Others: High Court
