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is central to the hierarchical structure of the system of courts in England and Wales.

is divided into three divisions:  the Queen's Bench division, Chancery division, and Family division.

exercises appellate jurisdiction over all judgments and orders of the High Court and most determinations of judges of the county courts.

is the final court of appeal in the UK in both civil and criminal cases, although it refers some cases to the European Court of Justice for a ruling.

means any justice or justices of the peace acting under any enactment or by virtue of his or their commission or under the common law.

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What does the Supreme Court comprise?

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The Supreme Court comprises the High court of Justice, a County Court and the Crown Court.

The Supreme Court comprises the High court of Justice, the Court of Appeal and The House of Lords.

The Supreme Court comprises the High court of Justice, the Court of Appeal and the Crown Court.

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How is The Court of Appeal divided?

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The Court of Appeal is divided into a Civil Division and a Church Division.

The Court of Appeal is divided into a Civil Division and a Criminal Division.

The Court of Appeal is divided into a Criminal Division and a non-Criminal Division.

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Is the Court of Appeal the court of last resort?

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In some cases the Court of Appeal is the court of last resort.

The Court of Appeal is always the court of last resort.

The Court of Appeal is never the court of last resort.

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Into how many divisions is The High Court of Justice divided?

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The High Court of Justice is divided into two divisions:  the Queen's Bench division and Family division.

The High Court of Justice is divided into three divisions:  the Queen's Bench division, Chancery division, and Family division.

The High Court of Justice is divided into four divisions:  the Queen's Bench division, Chancery division, Criminal division and Family division.

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Who is the head of the judiciary?

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Lord Chancellor.

The Queen.

The Prime Minister.

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Does the County court have jurisdiction in probate proceedings where the estate of the deceased is less than the County Court limit?

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The County court has jurisdiction in probate proceedings where the estate of the deceased is more than the County Court limit.

The County court has jurisdiction in probate proceedings where the estate of the deceased is less than the County Court limit.

The County court doesn’t have any jurisdiction in probate proceedings where the estate of the deceased is less than the County Court limit.

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Is the jurisdiction of Magistrates Courts criminal or civil?

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The jurisdiction of Magistrates Courts is criminal.

The jurisdiction of Magistrates Courts is civil.

The jurisdiction of Magistrates Courts is both criminal and civil.

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The Lord Chancellor, who is traditionally the head of the judiciary, is now constituted president of … .

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the Supreme Court.

the Crown Court. 

the House of Commons. 

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The word "puisne" means … .

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senior or higher in rank. 

junior or lower in rank.

out of rank.

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Lord Chancellor is appointed by the Crown on the advice of … .

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the Prime Minister. 

the Queen.

the House of Lords.

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Magistrates' Courts are courts of summary jurisdiction for … .

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minor offences.

major offences.

capital offences.

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The European Court consists of … .

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eleven judges and six Advocates-Generals.

thirteen judges and four Advocates-Generals.

thirteen judges and five Advocates-Generals.

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