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court hierarchy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| which court hears summary only offences? | Magistrates' Court |
| Which is the highest court in the UK? | Supreme Court |
| Does the High Court hear only civil cases? Yes or No | No |
| What is the maximum sanction the Magistrates' Court can impose? | £5000 fine x 2 and/or 6 months imprisonment |
| How many members sit in a Crown Court jury? | 12 |
| Who chooses which court will hear the case in a triable either way case? | The defendant |
| What is the correct legal term for the entering of a plea in court by the defendant? | arraignment |