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The Nature of Law and the Welsh and English Legal System
Quick questions on The civil courts, tracks and alternative dispute resolution - WJEC A-Level Law
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What is the civil court structure?Show answer
The two courts of first instance are:
What are appeals?Show answer
The civil appeal route depends on where the case started and the level of judge. Broadly, appeals run up the hierarchy: from the County Court and High Court to the Court of Appeal (Civil Division), and from there, with permission, to the Supreme Court on points of law of general public importance.
What are tribunals?Show answer
Tribunals resolve specialist disputes outside the ordinary courts, such as employment tribunals (unfair dismissal, discrimination), and social security, immigration and tax tribunals. They are intended to be cheaper, quicker and more accessible than courts, and are organised into a First-tier Tribunal and an Upper Tribunal.
What is q1?Show answer
Name the three tracks in the civil courts. [3 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
What is the difference between mediation and arbitration? [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain the methods of alternative dispute resolution and assess their advantages over litigation. [12 marks]
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