UK Court System Overview

The video provides an overview of the United Kingdom's court system, highlighting the hierarchy and functions of various courts. It begins with the UK Supreme Court, the highest court, followed by the senior courts of England and Wales, including the Court of Appeal and the High Court. The video also covers the roles of lower courts like the Crown Court and Magistrates Court, as well as specialized tribunals. The UK Supreme Court's operations, including its role in hearing appeals and its jurisdiction, are also discussed.

What is the primary focus of the initial section of the UK court system overview?

• Basic structure and hierarchy

• Detailed case studies

• International comparisons

• Historical development

What was the UK Supreme Court previously known as?

• The Royal Court

• The House of Lords

• The Crown Court

• The High Court

Which court is the final court of appeal in the UK?

• The High Court

• The Court of Appeal

• The UK Supreme Court

• The Crown Court

What are the divisions of the High Court?

• Criminal, Civil, and Family

• Appeal, Crown, and Magistrates

• Supreme, Senior, and Lower

• Queen's Bench, Chancery, and Family

Which court hears appeals in criminal and civil matters?

• The Court of Appeal

• The Family Court

• The Magistrates Court

• The Crown Court

What type of cases does the Crown Court primarily deal with?

• Criminal law cases

• Family law cases

• Civil law cases

• Tax law cases

Which court mainly hears criminal law cases at a lower level?

• The County Court

• The Magistrates Court

• The Family Court

• The High Court

What is the role of tribunals in the UK court system?

• To handle international disputes

• To deal with specialized issues

• To oversee the Supreme Court

• To manage family law cases

Which of the following is NOT a type of tribunal in the UK?

• Employment tribunal

• Tax tribunal

• Immigration tribunal

• Family tribunal

In criminal cases, which regions does the UK Supreme Court hear cases for?

• All regions of the UK

• Scotland and Northern Ireland

• England, Wales, and Northern Ireland

• England, Wales, and Scotland