United KingdomGovernment and law 44 · Government, law and your role
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, where are serious criminal cases, such as murder, tried?
- aIn a magistrates' court
- bIn the Crown CourtCorrect answer
- cIn a County Court
- dThrough the small claims procedure
Why?
Serious crimes are tried in the Crown Court before a judge and a jury. Magistrates' courts deal with less serious crimes, and County Courts deal with civil disputes.
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