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. Which of the following is not a trial court?:

a) County Court correct incorrect

b) Court of Appeal correct incorrect

c) High Court of Justice correct incorrect

d) Crown Court correct incorrect

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. Which of the following statements accurately describes a summary-only offence?:

a) An offence that can only be tried in the Crown Court correct incorrect

b) An offence that can only be tried in the magistrates' court correct incorrect

c) An offence that can be tried in either the Crown Court or the magistrates' court correct incorrect

d) An offence that can only be tried in the High Court correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is not a division of the High Court of Justice?:

a) Administrative Division (AD) correct incorrect

b) Queen's Bench Division (QBD) correct incorrect

c) Family Division (Fam) correct incorrect

d) Chancery Division (Ch) correct incorrect

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. What is the test to be applied when the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) is considering an appeal against conviction?

a) Whether the conviction is unfair correct incorrect

b) Whether the conviction is wrong correct incorrect

c) Whether the conviction is unsafe correct incorrect

d) Whether the conviction is unsatisfactory correct incorrect

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. The Supreme Court will only hear appeals in what circumstances?

a) Where the case has been designated as a matter of general public importance correct incorrect

b) Where the case involves the state as a party to proceedings correct incorrect

c) Where the case is a criminal one correct incorrect

d) Where the case is in relation to a breach of human rights correct incorrect

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. What was the effect of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005?

a) The House of Lords was abolished in its entirety correct incorrect

b) The Court of Appeal ceased to exist correct incorrect

c) The House of Lords and Supreme Court sit alongside each other and the person bringing the case now has a choice of which court to bring their case correct incorrect

d) The appellate function of the House of Lords ceased to exist and the Supreme Court came into existence correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is the most accurate description of the nature of Privy Council decisions?

a) Cases are only of persuasive precedent on courts in England and Wales correct incorrect

b) Cases are binding on all courts in England and Wales correct incorrect

c) Cases are binding on the Court of Appeal and lower courts in England and Wales but not the Supreme Court correct incorrect

d) Cases have no effect whatsoever on the courts in England and Wales correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is not a track in the civil courts?:

a) Fast track correct incorrect

b) Family track correct incorrect

c) Small-claims track correct incorrect

d) Multi-track correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is the correct statement of law in relation to the burden of proof in criminal and civil cases?:

a) In criminal cases, the burden of proof is on the defence. In civil cases, the burden of proof is on the claimant. correct incorrect

b) In criminal cases, the burden of proof is on the prosecution. In civil cases, the burden of proof is on the claimant. correct incorrect

c) In criminal cases, the burden of proof is on the prosecution. In civil cases, the burden of proof is on the defence. correct incorrect

d) In both criminal and civil cases, the burden of proof is on the defence. correct incorrect

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. What is the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union?

a) To ensure that human rights are complied with correct incorrect

b) To ensure that Member States are treating EU citizens with respect correct incorrect

c) To ensure that, in the interpretation and application of the Treaties, the law is observed. correct incorrect

d) To interfere with non-EU matters in England and Wales correct incorrect