By the Crown Prosecution Service and they decide whether a case is brought on behalf of the state
Decision
Th defendant is convicted if guilty or acquitted if not guilty. The decision is made by a jury or magistrate
Level of proof required
Beyond reasonable doubt
Burden of proof
Innocent until proven guilty, the prosecution must prove their case, the accused does not have to prove their innocence
Sanctions
Non-custodial or custodial sentences given if found guilty
Appeal
The defendant may appeal a court's verdict in regard to either the verdict or the sentence - possible for the state to ask for the sentence to be reviewed
