18 Questions
What type of proceedings do Magistrates conduct in cases triable only on indictment?
Committal proceedings
What is the jurisdiction of Magistrates in family matters?
All of the above
What is the purpose of a 'case stated' appeal?
To appeal a point of law to a Divisional Court
What is the appeal process for family matters in a Magistrates' Court?
Appeal to a Crown Court, then to a Divisional Court of the Family Division
What is the role of Magistrates in the Magistrates' Court?
To hear cases
What type of appeals can be made in civil matters in a Magistrates' Court?
Appeals on a point of law to a Divisional Court of the Queen’s Bench Division
What is the primary role of clerks in the Magistrates' Courts?
To provide legal advice to lay magistrates
Which type of defamation is a written statement or action that damages an individual's character or reputation?
Libel
What is the typical route of appeal for cases from the County Court?
To the relevant Division of the High Court
What is the purpose of the civil procedure rules?
To promote alternative methods of dispute resolution
What is the typical value of claims dealt with in the small claims track?
Less than £10,000
Which court has jurisdiction over almost every kind of civil case?
County Court
What type of cases are typically dealt with by the Queen's Bench Division?
Actions based on contract or tort
Which court may issue a writ of habeas corpus?
Queen's Bench Division
What is the role of the Divisional Court?
To hear appeals
Which division deals with traditional equity matters, such as trusts and mortgages?
Chancery Division
What type of order requires a court or other body to carry out a public duty?
Mandatory order
Which court hears civil appeals from the High Court?
Both A and B
Test your knowledge of the UK court system, including the roles of magistrates and district judges, as well as the jurisdiction of County Courts. Learn about the practical importance of these courts in the UK's civil litigation system.
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