Chapter 16 Self-test questions

. 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.

The High Court.

The Court of Appeal.

The Supreme Court.

. Where a defendant appeals to the Crown Court against sentence, the Crown Court has no power to increase the sentence.

True

False

. Either the prosecution or the defence may appeal by way of case stated against a decision of a magistrates' court.

True

False

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

. The Court of Appeal must allow an appeal against conviction if it concludes that the conviction is ______.

. Where a defendant appeals against a sentence imposed by the Crown Court, the Court of Appeal has the power to increase the sentence.

True

False

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

True

False

. Which test(s) 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.

The 'lurking doubt' test.

The 'safety' test.

The 'proviso'.

. 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.

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

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

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

. 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.

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

True

False