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The Role of the Courts

Question 1 of 36

What types of cases do County Courts deal with?

Question 2 of 36

In Scotland, most civil matters, including personal injury, family disputes, and contract breaches, are handled by:

Question 3 of 36

Where are more serious civil cases, such as those involving large compensation claims, dealt with in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

Question 4 of 36

Who are solicitors?

Question 5 of 36

Where are serious civil cases, such as those involving large compensation claims, dealt with in Scotland?

Question 6 of 36

How many members are there in a jury in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

Question 7 of 36

How many people serve on a jury in Scotland?

Question 8 of 36

In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, where are serious offences tried?

Question 9 of 36

In a Crown Court trial, if the jury finds the defendant guilty, who decides the penalty?

Question 10 of 36

In Scotland, where are serious cases heard?

Question 11 of 36

Where are the most serious cases, such as murder, heard in Scotland?

Question 12 of 36

Who must do jury service in the UK?

Question 13 of 36

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
In Scotland, serious cases are heard in a Crown Court in front of a judge and a jury.

Question 14 of 36

What is the jury's role in a trial?

Question 15 of 36

How many verdicts are possible in trials in Scotland?

Question 16 of 36

Who decides the penalty if the jury finds the defendant guilty?

Question 17 of 36

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
In Scotland, the jury decides whether a person is ‘guilty,' ‘not guilty,’ or ‘not proven’ based on what they have heard.

Question 18 of 36

Where are most minor criminal cases dealt with in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

Question 19 of 36

In Scotland, which court deals with minor criminal cases?

Question 20 of 36

Who are Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs)?

Question 21 of 36

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
People aged 18 to 21 have their cases heard in a Youth Court.

Question 22 of 36

How do Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) work?

Question 23 of 36

In Northern Ireland, who hears the cases?

Question 24 of 36

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Members of the public can attend Youth Court hearings.

Question 25 of 36

From where can you get the names of local solicitors and the areas of law they specialise in?

Question 26 of 36

Who is responsible for interpreting the law and ensuring that trials are conducted fairly?

Question 27 of 36

Can the government interfere with judges or trials?

Question 28 of 36

Which of the following best describes the small claims procedure?

Question 29 of 36

What is the maximum claim amount for the small claims procedure in England and Wales?

Question 30 of 36

What is the maximum claim amount for the small claims procedure in Scotland and Northern Ireland?

Question 31 of 36

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, where is a case involving an accused person aged 10 to 17 normally heard?

Question 32 of 36

Where are the most serious cases for young offenders heard in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

Question 33 of 36

How is Youth Court different from other courts?

Question 34 of 36

How are children and young people who have committed an offence dealt with in Scotland?

Question 35 of 36

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The criminal court systems in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are identical.

Question 36 of 36

What is the Old Bailey famous for?