Question 1

Which of the following describes the evidential standard for a family court proceeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proof that the offence has been committed beyond reasonable doubt 
B)  Proof that the offence has been committed based on the claimant's account of events 
C)  Proof that the offence has been committed based on the defendant's account of events 
D)  Proof that the offence has been committed is on the balance of probabilities 
A)  Proof that the offence has been committed beyond reasonable doubt 
B)  Proof that the offence has been committed based on the claimant's account of events 
C)  Proof that the offence has been committed based on the defendant's account of events 
D)  Proof that the offence has been committed is on the balance of probabilities D

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'Litigants in Person' (LiPs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals legally represented by private solicitors in court 
B)  Individuals who represent themselves in court 
C)  Individuals with partial legal representation in court 
D)  Individuals legally represented by the CPS in court 
A)  Individuals legally represented by private solicitors in court 
B)  Individuals who represent themselves in court 
C)  Individuals with partial legal representation in court 
D)  Individuals legally represented by the CPS in court B

Question 3

Which of the following Acts is considered responsible for cuts in legal aid and increasing Litigants in Person (LiP)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 
B)  The Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 
C)  The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 
D)  The Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 
A)  The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 
B)  The Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 
C)  The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 
D)  The Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 B

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A)  The second highest court within the jurisdiction of England and Wales, which can only hear cases from lower family courts 
B)  The highest court within the jurisdiction of England and Wales, which can only hear criminal law cases 
C)  The second highest court within the jurisdiction of England and Wales, which can hear cases on any area of law 
D)  The highest court within the jurisdiction of England and Wales, which can hear cases on any area of law 
A)  The second highest court within the jurisdiction of England and Wales, which can only hear cases from lower family courts 
B)  The highest court within the jurisdiction of England and Wales, which can only hear criminal law cases 
C)  The second highest court within the jurisdiction of England and Wales, which can hear cases on any area of law 
D)  The highest court within the jurisdiction of England and Wales, which can hear cases on any area of law

Question 5

Which of the following describes the evidential standard for a criminal court proceeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proof that the offence has been committed beyond reasonable doubt 
B)  Proof that the offence has been committed based on the claimant's account of events 
C)  Proof that the offence has been committed based on the defendant's account of events 
D)  Proof that the offence has been committed is on the balance of probabilities 
A)  Proof that the offence has been committed beyond reasonable doubt 
B)  Proof that the offence has been committed based on the claimant's account of events 
C)  Proof that the offence has been committed based on the defendant's account of events 
D)  Proof that the offence has been committed is on the balance of probabilities

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an example of a case that could be taken to more than one 'stream' of court?

Accepted Answer

A)  Non-physical domestic abuse 
B)  Domestic violence 
C)  Child protection 
D)  Murder 
A)  Non-physical domestic abuse 
B)  Domestic violence 
C)  Child protection 
D)  Murder

Question 7

Which of the following best describes a common law legal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  A legal system based on what crimes are common 
B)  A legal system based on law is written as a set of rules, known as codes. 
C)  A legal system based on the decisions of judges and led by custom, rather than written laws 
D)  A legal system based on legislation written by parliament 
A)  A legal system based on what crimes are common 
B)  A legal system based on law is written as a set of rules, known as codes. 
C)  A legal system based on the decisions of judges and led by custom, rather than written laws 
D)  A legal system based on legislation written by parliament

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a reason that a victim-survivor of domestic abuse may choose a family court proceeding to prosecute an alleged perpetrator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Financial reasons for not wanting the perpetrator arrested/sent to prison 
B)  There is not enough evidence for the police to take action or for the CPS to progress a case to court 
C)  A lack of trust in the police 
D)  The case is brought to the courts by the police 
A)  Financial reasons for not wanting the perpetrator arrested/sent to prison 
B)  There is not enough evidence for the police to take action or for the CPS to progress a case to court 
C)  A lack of trust in the police 
D)  The case is brought to the courts by the police

Question 9

What are the three main 'streams' of the court system in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

A)  Criminal, Supreme and County courts 
B)  Criminal, Civil and Family courts 
C)  Civil, Family and Magistrates courts 
D)  Family, Criminal and Supreme courts 
A)  Criminal, Supreme and County courts 
B)  Criminal, Civil and Family courts 
C)  Civil, Family and Magistrates courts 
D)  Family, Criminal and Supreme courts

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a special measure that can be offered to vulnerable or intimidated victim-survivors/witnesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Providing evidence via live video-link 
B)  Separate entrances 
C)  Separate courtrooms 
D)  Physical screens 
A)  Providing evidence via live video-link 
B)  Separate entrances 
C)  Separate courtrooms 
D)  Physical screens

Exam 25: The Court System in England Wales

Which of the following describes the evidential standard for a family court proceeding?

Which of the following best describes 'Litigants in Person' (LiPs)?

Which of the following Acts is considered responsible for cuts in legal aid and increasing Litigants in Person (LiP)?

Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court?

Which of the following describes the evidential standard for a criminal court proceeding?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a case that could be taken to more than one 'stream' of court?

Which of the following best describes a common law legal system?

Which of the following is NOT a reason that a victim-survivor of domestic abuse may choose a family court proceeding to prosecute an alleged perpetrator?

What are the three main 'streams' of the court system in England and Wales?

Which of the following is NOT a special measure that can be offered to vulnerable or intimidated victim-survivors/witnesses?

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