The legal system

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Decks in this class (14)

County Court and High Court Jurisdictions
What types of cases do county cou...,
What is the jurisdiction of the h...,
What are the three divisions of t...
15  cards
Pre Trial Procedure
What is the pre trial process for...,
What steps are followed in pre tr...,
What is the pre trial process for...
16  cards
The Track System
What is the purpose of the civil ...,
What are the 3 tracks 2,
What types of cases go to the sma...
21  cards
The civil courts’ appeals procedure and appellate courts
Where is the first appeal from a ...,
Where is the appeal from a circui...,
Where do appeals from the high co...
21  cards
Jurisdiction of the Magistrates' Courts
What types of criminal offences d...,
What is the magistrates s crimina...,
What are the sentencing limits in...
21  cards
Jurisdiction of the Crown Courts
What is the crown court 1,
What types of criminal offences a...,
What is the role of the jury in t...
10  cards
The classifications of offences
What are the three main classific...,
What are summary offences 2,
What is the maximum sentence for ...
8  cards
Magistrates - role, qualifications, selection, appointment
What are the basic qualifications...,
What are the six key personal qua...,
Who is ineligible to become a mag...
13  cards
Juries - Role, Selection, Qualification, Appointment
What are the basic qualification ...,
Who is disqualified permanently f...,
Who is disqualified temporarily f...
13  cards
Strengths and Weaknesses of Juries
Why is trial by peers a strength 1,
What is a key benefit of jury ind...,
How does the jury system promote ...
11  cards
Types of judges
What are the main categories of j...,
Who are the superior judges 2,
What are the inferior judges 3
10  cards
The Role of Judges in Civil and Criminal Courts
What is the overall role of a jud...,
What is the role of a judge in th...,
What is the role of district judg...
10  cards
Separation of Powers
What is the separation of powers 1,
What is the purpose of the separa...,
What is the role of the legislatu...
14  cards
Independence of judiciary
What is judicial independence 1,
Which act strengthened judicial i...,
Why is judicial independence impo...
15  cards

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