1. What three items are the police allowed to What does PACE stand for?
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request to be remover during a stop and
search?
Which form of ADR involves a third party What does ACAS stand for?
AD who is allowed to make a legally binding AD
R decision? R
System
System PT
Where do pre-trial hearings take place?
PT
What is the hearing called where it is decided
in which court a triable either way offence
takes place?
Which division of the High Court hears cases What are the 3 divisions of the High Court?
CD involving Contract and Tort? CD
Name 3 of the 4 main options of sentencing. A fine can be used to almost any offence apart
S S from what?
Under no circumstances will a magistrate hear A triable either way offence can be heard in
CC what type of offence? CC which court?
What section of PACE covers stop and What year was PACE introduced?
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search?
What is it called when a contract is drawn Give three advantages of using ADR as an
AD between parties stating that arbitration will be AD alternative to the courts.
R used in a dispute and not the courts? R
System
System
In the magistrate’s court, who decides on the In the crown court who decides on the
PT verdict and sentencing? PT verdict?
What is the limit of claim that a county court What type of judge hears small claims?
CD can hear? CD
There are 10 types of community sentence, What is the maximum fine which can be
S name 4 of them. S imposed on a 18-20 year old?
If a defendant pleads not guilty to a triable In criminal trials the burden of proof lies with
CC either way offence what will the magistrate CC whom?
have to conduct?
What three things must the Police officer state In which case was a man found not guilty of
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when carrying out a search? assaulting a police officer as he did not give
his name and station?
Give three disadvantages of using Arbitration What is a third party called who can only get
AD as an alternative to the courts. AD parties to negotiate and talk to one another?
R R
System
System
If a magistrates declines jurisdiction for the Which act governs magistrates?
PT case, where will it be heared? PT
What track would hear a personal injury claim Give three problems with the civil courts
CD of £4500? CD process.
What is the maximum amount of hours in When someone loses the liberty, what type of
S unpaid work which a defendant can be S sentence will they have received?
sentenced to?
Appeals from the High court will normally be What are the 3 different types of criminal
CC heard in which court? CC offence?
Under what law are police allowed to search Under what act are Police allowed to search
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for controlled drugs? in anticipation of violence for prohibited
articles?
Who is a third party who is allowed to advise Arbitration is governed by which act?
AD parties but not ultimately make a decision? AD
R R
System
System
What is the maximum fine a magistrate can What is the maximum prison sentence a
PT give out? PT magistrate can give?
Between what value of claims is the fast track What track would hear a complex case of to
CD used for? CD the value of £12500
A judge must give a mandatory life sentence How many years is deemed as a life sentence
S for repeat rape, repeat gbh and what other S in cases revolving around sexual, racial or
offence? religious motives?
Where does the first hearing for all trials take The function of the jury in the Crown Court is
CC place? CC to what?

2. In 1996 what % of people who were stopped What is covered under section 24 of PACE?
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and search were later arrested? 12, 16, 18 or
20?
In what year was the arbitration act formed? What does ADR stand for?
AD AD
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System
System PT
Give 4 conditions which could be imposed if
bail was granted. PT
What is the acquittal rate in the crown court
according to the Vennard study: 25% 57%
71%?
Who made recommendation to reform the Which track limits trials to one day?
CD civil justice system? CD
Where an offender does not go to prison Give 2 advantages of using custodial
S unless he commits a further offence is known S sentences.
as a what?
Appeals in the crown court will be heard by a What are the 3 arms of state?
CC judge and how many magistrates? CC
A citizens arrest can be carried out under What type of offences can an ordinary citizen
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what section of PACE? arrest under?
Which form of ADR is legally binding? Which is the quickest and simplest way of
AD AD resolving a dispute?
R R
System
System
What is the acquittal rate in the Magistrates Who decide whether or not to prosecute a
PT court according to the Vennard study: 20%, PT defendant?
30%, 40%?
Which division of the High Court hears cases In which court will a small claim be heard?
CD relating to Wills, Probate and trusts? CD
Give 2 disadvantages of using a prison What sentence is commonly issued for first
S sentence to punish offenders. S time offender who has committed a minor
crime?
What percentage of the judiciary are female? Judges are said to be ‘Old, upper class, white
CC CC and ………..’?
What is the maximum amount of time a What is the maximum amount of time a
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person can be detained for, for a non- person can be detained for, for and indictable
indictable offence? offence, with superintendent permission?
When using arbitration the parties can choose What is and arbitrators decision called?
AD the arbitrator and what other 3 things? AD
R R
System
System
Are magistrates said to be biased towards the If found guilty who is more likely to order a
PT prosecution or the defense? PT more lenient sentence?
The fast track hears cases of what amounts? The multi-track is used to hear cases over
CD CD what amount?
Which sentence statistically has the lowest re- Give 3 out of the 5 aims of sentencing.
S offending rates, but is ultimately down to the S
type of offender receiving them?
What is the minimum amount of time it takes What is a barristers 1 year on the job training
CC to become a fully trained barrister? CC called?
What is the maximum amount of time a Give three rights of a defendant whilst in
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person can be detained for, for and indictable custody.
offence, with magistrates permission?
Which report encourages the use of ADR as Mediation, conciliation and negotiation are
AD an alternative to courts? AD only suitable if the parties are willing
R R to…………………?
System
System
What act governs bail? Give 3 reasons why Police could deny bail.
PT PT
What value of personal injury claims can be In the fast track the claim should take
CD claimed in the small claims court? CD approximately how many weeks to reach
trial?
What is the maximum prison sentence that a Which type of discharge is where no penalty
S magistrate can give? S is imposed?
What does LPC stand from when training to What does BVC stand for when training to
CC become a solicitor? CC become a barrister?

3. Outer coat, jacket and gloves Police and Criminal Evidence Act
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Arbitration Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration
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Magistrates Court Mode of Trial
PT PT
Queens Bench Division Queens Bench, Family, Chancery
CD CD
Discharge, Fine, Community, Custodial Murder
S S
Indictable Both Magistrate and County Court
CC CC
S1 1984
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Scott and Avery Clause Cheaper, Quicker, In private, less formal.
AD AD
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Magistrate Jury
PT PT
£50000 District
CD CD
Supervision, Unpaid work, activity,
programme, mental health treatment, alcohol £5000
S treatment, drug rehab, residence, curfew, S
prohibited activity, exclusion.
Mode of Trial Prosecution
CC CC
Name, station and reason for search Osman v DPP
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Legal aid not available, arbitration fees are Mediation
AD expensive, Limited rights of appeal, Delays AD
R can occur R
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Crown Court Magistrate Court Act 1980
PT PT
Fast Track Cost, Delays, Complexity, Pressure to settle,
CD CD Lack of enforcement.
300 hours Custodial sentence
S S
Court of Appeal Summary, Triable Either way, Indictable
CC CC
Misuse of Drugs act 1971 Criminal Justice and Public Order act 1994
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Conciliation Arbitration act
AD AD
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£5000 12 months
PT PT
£5000 - £15000 Multi-Track
CD CD
Murder 30 years
S S
Magistrates Court Decide verdict
CC CC

4. 12% Arrest
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1996 Alternative dispute resolution
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Report to Police station, curfew, residence at 57%
PT names address, surrender passport, surety. PT
Lord Woolf Fast Track
CD CD
Suspended sentence Protects the public, reflect policy of being
S S touch on crime
2 Legislature, Executive, Judiciary
CC CC
S24A Indictable
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Arbitration Negotiation
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30% Crown Prosecution Service
PT PT
Chancery Division County Court
CD CD
Overcrowded, expensive, no rehab, majority Discharge
S re-offend S
15% Male
CC CC
36 hours 48 hours
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Date, time and place Award
AD AD
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Prosecution Magistrate
PT PT
£5000-£15000 £15000
CD CD
Fine Retribution, Rehabilitation, Deterrence,
S S Protection of Public, Reparation.
5 years Pupilage
CC CC
96 hours Tape record interview, Telephone call,
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adult if 17 or under.
Woolf reforms Co-operate
AD AD
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Bail act 1976 Fail to surrender, commit offence whilst on
PT PT bail, interfere with witnesses, for own
protection.
£1000 30 weeks
CD CD
12 months Unconditional discharge
S S
Legal Practice Course Bar Vocational Course
CC CC