Questions › Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, where are most minor criminal cases dealt with?
- AThe Court of Session
- BA County Court
- CA Crown Court
- DA Magistrates' CourtRight answer
Answer: A Magistrates' Court
Magistrates' Courts handle most minor crimes there. Serious crimes go to a Crown Court with a judge and jury.
From chapter 5 of the handbook, "The UK government, the law and your role", section "Respecting the law". Practice question 577 of 651, written in our own words.