AC2:2 The Criminal Court System- Magistrates' Courts

Name the two courts of first instance

• The Supreme Court

• The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

• The Crown Court

• Magistrates' Court

The two appellate courts are:

• The Magistrates' Court

• The Crown Court

• The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

• The Supreme Court

The Old Bailey in London is a:

• Magistrates' Court

• Crown Court

• Appellate Court

• Civil Court

Most criminal cases are heard in the Magistrates' Courts

• True

• False

How many Magistrates will usually hear a trial in the Magistrates' Court?

• Five

• Ten

• Three

• Two

Magistrates must have professional legal qualifications

• True

• False

How many Magistrates' Courts are there in England and Wales?

• Over 150

• Over 200

• Over 180

• Over 250

The Magistrates' Courts can impose custodial sentences of up to:

• They do not have this power

• 12 months

• 3 months

• 24 months

Magistrates' Courts can impose fines up to the value of £10,000

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The limit of £10,000 was abolished in 2015.

Magistrates' Courts can refer to the Crown Court for sentencing if they need to apply a higher sentence

• True

• False