Question 1

Which of the following does not hear civil matters?&#10;A) Magistrates' Court&#10;B) Crown Court&#10;C) Court of Appeal&#10;D) Supreme Court

Accepted Answer

The Crown Court primarily deals with criminal matters, not civil cases. Civil matters are typically heard in the Magistrates' Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court, depending on the nature of the case and the level of appeal.

Question 2

Which of the following is a superior court?&#10;A) Magistrates' Court&#10;B) County Court&#10;C) Coroners Court&#10;D) High Court of Justice

Accepted Answer

The High Court of Justice is considered a superior court in the United Kingdom, dealing with more serious and complex cases, and has higher authority than Magistrates' Court, County Court, and Coroners Court.

Question 3

How many circuits are there in England & Wales?&#10;A) 4&#10;B) 6&#10;C) 8&#10;D) 12

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

The Presiding Judges on a circuit have judicial oversight of the business on circuit.

Accepted Answer

The Presiding Judges on a circuit have the responsibility for the leadership and direction of the courts within their circuit, overseeing the administration of justice, including the allocation of judicial work and the management of judicial resources.

Question 5

HM Courts and Tribunals Service has responsibility for all courts that sit in England & Wales

Accepted Answer

HM Courts and Tribunals Service is responsible for the administration of the criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales and non-devolved tribunals in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but not all courts, as the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom operates independently.

Question 6

How many Divisions of the High Court of Justice are there?&#10;A) 2&#10;B) 3&#10;C) 4&#10;D) 5

Accepted Answer

The High Court of Justice in England and Wales is divided into three divisions: the Queen's Bench Division, the Chancery Division, and the Family Division.

Question 7

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council was abolished by the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.

Accepted Answer

The Constitutional Reform Act 2005 did not abolish the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council; it established the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom and reformed the office of the Lord Chancellor, among other changes. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council continues to serve as the highest court of appeal for several Commonwealth countries and British overseas territories.

Question 8

The Court of _______ has responsibility for dealing with the affairs of those who are unable to act for themselves.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Court of _______ has responsibility for...

Question 9

Which court deals with investigations into the deaths of an individual?&#10;A) Magistrates' Court&#10;B) Coroners' Court.&#10;C) High Court of Justice&#10;D) Court of Investigations

Accepted Answer

Coroners' Courts are responsible for investigating deaths, particularly those happening under unknown, sudden, or violent circumstances, to determine the cause of death.

Question 10

The Family Court was created by which Act of Parliament?&#10;A) Family Law Act 2013&#10;B) Crime and Courts Act 2013&#10;C) Constitutional Reform Act 2005&#10;D) Children and Families Act 2014

Accepted Answer

The Family Court was created by the Family Law Act 2013.

Deck 5: The Structure of the Courts