Legal Systems Assessment 1 - Quiz

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• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

UK Legal Systems

Learning Outcome

LO1: Understand aspects of civil and criminal law 

Introduction to the UK Legal Systems

United Kingdom Legal System Hierarchy

Task - Split in to two groups and discuss the different types of courts that make up the UK legal system.

Produce a mind map to present your findings to the rest of the group

Supreme Court

In United Kingdom legal system hierarchy, the Supreme Court is the uppermost court of appeal (and the final one too) in all cases in England and Wales.

Senior Courts of the England and Wales

These courts were formed by the Act of judicature as Supreme Court of the Judicature. This comprises as follows:

Court of Appeal – Court of Appeal includes two divisions such as UK Civil court Division which hears issues from High Court, County Court along with other superior tribunals whereas Criminal Division only hears appeals from Crown Court related to a trial of a serious crime.

High Court – High Court functions as the civil court of first request and a civil and criminal appellate court for the cases from subordinate courts.

Crown Court – Crown Court hears criminal cases for both appellate and original jurisdiction.

Subordinate Courts

In United Kingdom legal system hierarchy, the Subordinate Court comprises of as follows:

Magistrates’ Courts – In Magistrates’ courts issues are supervised by a lay magistrate’s bench or a district judge sitting in every area of local justice. No juries are there in these courts.

Family Proceedings Courts – Family Proceedings Courts hears Family lawsuits which include care cases. They also have the authority to give adoption orders. It is not open for the general public.

Youth Courts – The Youth Courts deals with the offenders which are aged between 10 to 17 years. These courts are supervised by a group of specially trained adult magistrates.

County Courts – These courts are local courts which are there in 92 cities and towns of England and Wales. These are supervised by a circuit or district judge.

Special Courts

There are some other special courts which are as follows:

Coroner’s Court – Coroner’s Court deals with the cases of death in suspicious conditions.

Ecclesiastical courts – This is also a special court which deals with the matters of the properties of the Church of England.

Other Courts

The other courts comprises as follows:

Military Courts – Supervised by military personnel in matters related to court martial.

Election Courts – Hears petitions against the results of election.

Patents County Court – Deals with certain simple intellectual properties

What is the highest court in the UK

1. The Crown Court
2. The Court of Appeal
3. The Supreme Court
4. The High Court

What is the ultimate court of appeal in the UK?

1. The High Court
2. The Court of Appeal
3. The Supreme Court
4. House of Lords

Which court handle non-criminal disputes, such as family issues and property disputes?

1. Civil Courts
2. The Crown Court
3. Specialist Courts
4. The Supreme Court

What is the definition of a Judge?

1. A body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.
2. A person who's role is in practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific problems.
3. Known as Justices of the Peace. They are volunteer judicial officers who conduct cases in the Magistrates' Court and handle less severe criminal and civil matters
4. Legal professionals appointed to preside over cases and make decisions on points of law while upholding the principles of justice, fairness, and unbiased judgement.

A- Jury

B-Lawyer

C- Definition of Magistrates

D - Judge

Task - Research in small groups your given subject and prepare a 10 minute presentation to present to the rest of the team

When would you like it for

Use videos

Everyone needs to speak

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1. Difference that exist between UK civil and criminal Law​

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2. Comparison about the structure of the UK systems for both civil and criminal matters​

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3. Compare Hierarchy and the Functions in courts​

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4. Describe the Roles of Personnel in courts.

5. Describe the function of a military court

6. Explain The Court of Appeal