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Chapter 16 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.
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The High Court.
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The Court of Appeal.
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The Supreme Court.
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Where a defendant appeals to the Crown Court against sentence, the Crown Court has no power to increase the sentence.
True
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False
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Either the prosecution or the defence may appeal by way of case stated against a decision of a magistrates' court.
True
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False
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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 must allow an appeal against conviction if it concludes that the conviction is ______.
Your response
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Where a defendant appeals against a sentence imposed by the Crown Court, the Court of Appeal has the power to increase the sentence.
True
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False
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The Court of Appeal is entitled to receive fresh evidence on an appeal against conviction in a criminal case.
True
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False
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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.
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The 'lurking doubt' test.
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The 'safety' test.
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The 'proviso'.
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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.
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An appeal from a decision of a District Judge in the county court to a Circuit Judge in the county court.
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An appeal from a decision of a Circuit Judge in the county court to the High Court.
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An appeal from a decision of a High Court Judge to the Court of Appeal.
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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
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False
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