Criminal Courts and Lay People (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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Which court primarily handles summary offences in the criminal courts system?
Which court primarily handles summary offences in the criminal courts system?
Magistrates' Court
What does Section 4 of the Bail Act 1976 establish?
What does Section 4 of the Bail Act 1976 establish?
A rebuttable presumption for bail
Which is NOT a bail condition that may be imposed?
Which is NOT a bail condition that may be imposed?
Pleading guilty
What are the two stages of the CPS test for prosecution?
What are the two stages of the CPS test for prosecution?
Evidential burden & public interest
Which offence is classified as indictable?
Which offence is classified as indictable?
Murder
Within how many days must appeals be lodged after conviction or sentence?
Within how many days must appeals be lodged after conviction or sentence?
28 days
What is the most common type of sentence for adult offenders?
What is the most common type of sentence for adult offenders?
Fines
How many magistrates typically sit on a bench to hear cases?
How many magistrates typically sit on a bench to hear cases?
Three
Approximately what percentage of criminal trials use juries?
Approximately what percentage of criminal trials use juries?
2%
Which case established that juries act independently without pressure from judges?
Which case established that juries act independently without pressure from judges?
Bushell's Case (1670)