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Chapter 2 Multiple choice questions
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Chapter 2 Multiple choice questions
Introduction to Sources of Law and Court Structure
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Which of the following is
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a trial court?
County Court
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Court of Appeal
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High Court of Justice
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Crown Court
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Which of the following statements accurately describes a summary-only offence?
An offence that can only be tried in the Crown Court
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An offence that can only be tried in the magistrates' court
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An offence that can be tried in either the Crown Court or the magistrates' court
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An offence that can only be tried in the High Court
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Which of the following is
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a division of the High Court of Justice?
Administrative Division (AD)
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Queen's Bench Division (QBD)
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Family Division (Fam)
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Chancery Division (Ch)
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What is the test to be applied when the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) is considering an appeal against conviction?
Whether the conviction is unfair
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Whether the conviction is wrong
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Whether the conviction is unsafe
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Whether the conviction is unsatisfactory
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The Supreme Court will only hear appeals in what circumstances?
Where the case has been designated as a matter of general public importance
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Where the case involves the state as a party to proceedings
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Where the case is a criminal one
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Where the case is in relation to a breach of human rights
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What was the effect of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005?
The House of Lords was abolished in its entirety
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The Court of Appeal ceased to exist
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The House of Lords and Supreme Court sit alongside each other and the person bringing the case now has a choice of which court to bring their case
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The appellate function of the House of Lords ceased to exist and the Supreme Court came into existence
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Which of the following is the most accurate description of the nature of Privy Council decisions?
Cases are only of persuasive precedent on courts in England and Wales
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Cases are binding on all courts in England and Wales
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Cases are binding on the Court of Appeal and lower courts in England and Wales but not the Supreme Court
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Cases have no effect whatsoever on the courts in England and Wales
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Which of the following is
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a track in the civil courts?
Fast track
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Family track
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Small-claims track
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Multi-track
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Which of the following is the correct statement of law in relation to the burden of proof in criminal and civil cases?
In criminal cases, the burden of proof is on the defence. In civil cases, the burden of proof is on the claimant.
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In criminal cases, the burden of proof is on the prosecution. In civil cases, the burden of proof is on the claimant.
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In criminal cases, the burden of proof is on the prosecution. In civil cases, the burden of proof is on the defence.
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In both criminal and civil cases, the burden of proof is on the defence.
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What is the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union?
To ensure that human rights are complied with
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To ensure that Member States are treating EU citizens with respect
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To ensure that, in the interpretation and application of the Treaties, the law is observed.
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To interfere with non-EU matters in England and Wales
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