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The Nature of Law and the English Legal System (Component 1)
Quick questions on The criminal courts and appeals - Eduqas A-Level Law Component 1
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What are the two trial courts?Show answer
The Magistrates Court deals with all summary cases and many either-way cases, before a bench of lay magistrates (advised by a legal adviser) or a district judge. Its sentencing powers are limited (currently up to 6 months for a single offence, with power to commit to the Crown Court for sentence). The Crown Court tries indictable and elected either-way offences before a circuit judge or recorder and a jury of twelve, with the judge ruling on law and sentence and the jury deciding the facts.
What is the aims of sentencing?Show answer
Under section 57 of the Sentencing Act 2020 the five purposes of sentencing for adults are punishment (retribution), reduction of crime including deterrence, reform and rehabilitation, public protection (incapacitation) and reparation to victims.
What is q1?Show answer
Explain the difference between summary, either-way and indictable offences. [10 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Yusuf has been convicted of murder in the Crown Court and believes the judge misdirected the jury on the law. Advise Yusuf on his route of appeal. [15 marks]
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