Life in the UK test practice question · True or false
In Scotland, many minor criminal cases are heard in a Justice of the Peace court.
Answer options
- TrueCorrect
- False
Answer: True
Justice of the Peace courts deal with offences such as being drunk and disorderly. There is no jury, and the maximum sentence is 60 days in prison or a £2,500 fine.
Checked 8 November 2026