Life in the UK test practice question · Government and law
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, which court hears serious criminal cases such as murder and robbery?
Answer options
- The county court
- The Crown CourtCorrect
- A magistrates' court
- A sheriff court
Answer: The Crown Court
Serious criminal trials take place in the Crown Court, usually with a jury. Sheriff courts are part of the Scottish system.
Checked 8 November 2026