Which of the following statements concerning cases brought before a Magistrate's Courts is correct?
A、The case is decided by the Magistrate rather than a jury
B、Only criminal cases are heard at a Magistrate's Court
C、Appeals are made directly to the Court of Appeal
A、The case is decided by the Magistrate rather than a jury
B、Only criminal cases are heard at a Magistrate's Court
C、Appeals are made directly to the Court of Appeal
【参考答案及解析】
In a Magistrate's Court, cases are decided by the Magistrate because there is no jury. The Magistrate's Court does have some civil jurisdiction, for example in family proceedings. Appeals are usually made to the Crown Court, but the High Court may also hear them.
In a Magistrate's Court, cases are decided by the Magistrate because there is no jury. The Magistrate's Court does have some civil jurisdiction, for example in family proceedings. Appeals are usually made to the Crown Court, but the High Court may also hear them.