The Judiciary (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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Are magistrates classified as part of the judiciary?
Are magistrates classified as part of the judiciary?
No, they are lay persons
What is the primary role of the Supreme Court?
What is the primary role of the Supreme Court?
Hear appeals on points of law
Who leads the Criminal Division of the Court of Appeal?
Who leads the Criminal Division of the Court of Appeal?
Lord Chief Justice
Who heads the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal?
Who heads the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal?
Master of the Rolls
What is another name for High Court Judges?
What is another name for High Court Judges?
Puisne Judges
In Crown Court jury trials, who decides questions of fact?
In Crown Court jury trials, who decides questions of fact?
The jury alone
In Crown Court trials, who passes the sentence if the defendant is found guilty?
In Crown Court trials, who passes the sentence if the defendant is found guilty?
The judge
How do District Judges (Magistrates' Court) sit when hearing cases?
How do District Judges (Magistrates' Court) sit when hearing cases?
Alone
Who leads the tribunal system?
Who leads the tribunal system?
Senior President of Tribunals
What type of precedents do Supreme Court decisions set?
What type of precedents do Supreme Court decisions set?
Binding for all lower courts