theme C

• What is the role of a judge in a crown court?

  Presides over cases and ensures fairness
• What are the two types of civil courts?

  County and high courts
• What does a county court deal with?

  Disputes, small claims, and debts
• What are the three divisions in a high court?

  Queens bench, family division, chancery division
• What is the role of a tribunal?

  Hears civil cases with a panel of members
• What is mediation in dispute resolution?

  A neutral party facilitates a resolution
• What is civil law also known as?

  Tort law
• What is the main purpose of civil law?

  Establish liability and restitution between parties
• What are the roles of the police?

  Stop and search, arrest, detain, charge
• What are the roles of judges?

  Apply law, sentence, and set precedent
• What are the roles of magistrates?

  Hear cases, arrest, and sentence offenders
• What is the composition of a jury?

  12 jurors aged 18-70
• What is a magistrate?

  A volunteer with legal training in court
• What is a special constable?

  Volunteers assisting the police with duties
• What are serious criminal cases called?

  Indictable offences
• What rights do you have when arrested?

  Know reason, inform someone, see a solicitor
• What are the two types of criminal courts?

  Magistrates and crown court
• What is a magistrates court like?

  3 magistrates, legal advisor, hears cases
• What are three reasons we have laws?

  Keep order, ensure fairness, set acceptable actions
• What is the age of criminal responsibility?

  10 years old
• What are the three points of the rule of law?

  All must obey, protects citizens, accountability
• What is a threat to access to justice?

  Cuts to legal funding
• What is the base law in England and Wales?

  Common law
• What is the base law in Scotland?

  Roman law
• What are the three sources of law?

  Common law, legislation, European Union
• What is criminal law?

  Protects people from harm and crime
• What is an ombudsman?

  Official investigating citizen complaints
• How does a youth court operate?

  Held in magistrates court with privacy
• What are the main functions of a crown court?

  • Jury and judge preside over cases
  • Ensure fairness in proceedings
  • Advise jury on legal matters
  • Set sentences for convicted individuals
• What are the characteristics of a county court?

  • Deals with disputes and small claims
  • Handles compensation and debt payments
  • Allows self-representation by individuals
  • Cases heard by a judge
• What are the divisions of the high court and their functions?

  • Queens Bench: Contractual issues
  • Family Division: Appeals from family matters
  • Chancery Division: Disputes over property and trusts
• What are the roles and powers of judges?

  • Apply the law in court
  • Determine sentencing and outcomes
  • Set legal precedents for future cases
• What are the roles and powers of magistrates?

  • Hear cases in magistrates court
  • Have authority to arrest and sentence
  • Transfer cases to higher courts when necessary
• What are the rights of individuals when arrested?

  • Right to know the reason for arrest
  • Right to inform someone about the arrest
  • Right to consult with a solicitor
• What are the reasons for having laws in society?

  • Maintain order and safety
  • Ensure fairness and justice
  • Define acceptable behavior and actions
• What are the sources of law in the UK?

  • Common law: Established by judges
  • Legislation: Created by Parliament
  • European Union law: Regulations and directives from the EU