ACCA LW ^Eng Syllabus A. Essential Elements Of The Legal System - Explain The Structure And Operation Of The Courts - Past Papers ^{2 / 3}

Which of the following courts deal with civil law matters ONLY?

A The Crown Court
B The magistrates’ court
C The county court

Which of the following courts hear appeals from the magistrates’ court?

(1) County court
(2) Crown Court
(3) High Court

A (1) and (2) only
B (2) and (3) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

(b) Explain the hierarchy of courts dealing with criminal law.

In relation to the English legal system:

(a) describe the structure of the main civil courts;

(b) explain the tracking system for allocating civil cases between courts.

In relation to the DOCTRINE OF PRECEDENT in the English legal system:

(a) explain the importance of the hierarchical court structure;

In relation to the English legal system:

(b) Identify the courts, below the level of the Court of Appeal, that deal with civil law and criminal law.