6 Questions
What is the purpose of the Supreme Court procedure mentioned in the text?
To bypass the Court of Appeal in certain criminal cases
What happens if the appeal court finds in favor of the appellant?
The original decision is reversed but the law remains the same
Which division of the Court of Appeal hears appeals from County Courts?
Civil Division
Under what circumstances may the Criminal Division of the Court of Appeal review criminal cases?
By the government's request or to consider points of law by the Attorney General
What is one key difference between reversing a decision and overruling a decision?
Reversing changes the outcome but not the law, while overruling changes both
What type of cases does the Supreme Court typically hear?
Appeals related to criminal cases from Crown Court
Explore the role of magistrates in conducting committal proceedings for indictable offences and their civil jurisdiction in family proceedings and local authority charges enforcement. Test your knowledge on appeals in magistrates courts.
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