Chapter 18 Self-test Questions

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The decisions of magistrates' courts in criminal cases can be appealed to which of the following courts? Please select all that apply.

The Crown Court. correct incorrect

The High Court. correct incorrect

The Court of Appeal. correct incorrect

The Supreme Court. correct incorrect

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A defendant who is convicted in the Crown Court following trial on indictment may appeal against either conviction or sentence to the _____ __ ______.

Your response

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The Court of Appeal is entitled to receive fresh evidence on an appeal against conviction in a criminal case.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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Which test does the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) apply in deciding whether to refer a case to the Court of Appeal? Please select all that apply.

The 'real possibility' test. correct incorrect

The 'lurking doubt' test. correct incorrect

The 'safety' test. correct incorrect

The 'proviso'. correct incorrect

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Which of the following are possible avenues of appeal in a civil case?

An appeal from a decision of a District Judge in the county court to the Supreme Court. correct incorrect

An appeal from a decision of a District Judge in the county court to a Circuit Judge in the county court. correct incorrect

An appeal from a decision of a Circuit Judge in the county court to the High Court. correct incorrect

An appeal from a decision of a High Court Judge to the Court of Appeal. correct incorrect

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An appeal in a civil case which is transferred from the original appeal court to the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court is known as a ________ appeal.

Your response

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A party to civil proceedings who wishes to appeal can do so as of right and does not require permission.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect