Criminal Courts and Lay People (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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10 questions from this quiz
Who can appeal to the Crown Court from the Magistrates' Court?
Who can appeal to the Crown Court from the Magistrates' Court?
Only the defendant
Who hears appeals from Magistrates' Court to Crown Court?
Who hears appeals from Magistrates' Court to Crown Court?
Circuit Judge + 2 magistrates
Who can use the case stated appeal route to the Queen's Bench Divisional Court?
Who can use the case stated appeal route to the Queen's Bench Divisional Court?
Both prosecution and defence
What must a case stated appeal be based on?
What must a case stated appeal be based on?
A point of law
Within what time must a defendant lodge an appeal from the Crown Court?
Within what time must a defendant lodge an appeal from the Crown Court?
6 weeks of conviction
What can be presented in Court of Appeal defendant appeals from Crown Court?
What can be presented in Court of Appeal defendant appeals from Crown Court?
Fresh evidence
What principle limits prosecution appeals from the Crown Court?
What principle limits prosecution appeals from the Crown Court?
Double jeopardy principle
Who can appeal if a sentence is considered unduly lenient?
Who can appeal if a sentence is considered unduly lenient?
The Attorney-General
What must Supreme Court appeals involve?
What must Supreme Court appeals involve?
Point of law of general public import
Where are prosecution appeals from the Crown Court heard?
Where are prosecution appeals from the Crown Court heard?
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)