Legal Systems of England and Wales - Court Structure, Hierarchy and Rights of Audience Flashcards

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Summary offences

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More minor offences and no right to a jury

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Triable either way offences

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Defendant can opt not to have a jury trial. Heard in Magistrates’ Court if no jury, otherwise in the Crown

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Indicatable offences

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Heard in Crown Court and with a jury

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Permission to appeal

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Must be sought from court that heard the case

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Appeals to Supreme Court

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Point of law of public importance AND Court of Appeal gave leave to appeal

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County Court

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Claimant not expected to receive more than £100k (or £50k in personal injury cases). Generally presided over by CJs or more senior DJs

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Three tracks

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Small claims, fast and multi

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Small Claims Track (County Court)

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Not more than £10,000 (or £1,000 in personal injury)

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Fast Track (County Court)

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Not more than £25,000 (or £10,000 in personal injury)

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Multi Track (County Court & High Court dependent on amount)

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Involving more than £25,000 or too complex for fast track. Proceedings may not be started in High Court unless total value of claim is more than £100,000. Claims for more than £100,000 can be started in County Court. For PI cases this is £50,000

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Mediation

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Mediator does not issue a ruling - better at maintaining relations

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Arbitrator

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Similar to mediation but the arbitrator makes a final order enforceable in the courts

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Solicitors’ rights of audience

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Automatic right of audience before Magistrates’ Court, County Court and Family Court

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