The courts
Government and law · topic 9 of 11 · 8 lessons
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Independent judges
Judges and other judicial office-holders together are called the judiciary. They interpret the law… (the rest needs full access)
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Minor criminal cases
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, most minor criminal cases go to a Magistrates' Court. In… (the rest needs full access)
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Serious criminal cases
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, serious crimes are tried in the Crown Court, in front of a… (the rest needs full access)
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Juries
A jury is a group of members of the public chosen at random from the electoral register. In England… (the rest needs full access)
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Young people in court
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, people aged 10 to 17 who are accused of a crime usually go… (the rest needs full access)
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Civil courts
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the County Court deals with most civil cases. Examples are… (the rest needs full access)
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Small claims
For small money disputes there is a simpler, cheaper route. You usually do not need a lawyer, and… (the rest needs full access)
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Getting legal advice
Solicitors are trained lawyers. They give legal advice, act for their clients and can represent… (the rest needs full access)