Questions › Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role
In Scotland, which court deals with more serious civil cases, such as claims for large amounts of compensation?
- AThe Justice of the Peace Court
- BThe County Court
- CThe Court of SessionRight answer
- DThe Crown Court
Answer: The Court of Session
Serious civil cases in Scotland go to the Court of Session in Edinburgh. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland they go to the High Court.
From chapter 5 of the handbook, "The UK government, the law and your role", section "Respecting the law". Practice question 587 of 651, written in our own words.