The Court System and Trial Processes
Criminology · Year 13 · The Trial Process and the Judiciary · 2.º Período

The Court System and Trial Processes

An exploration of the hierarchy of the courts in England and Wales, focusing on Magistrates' and Crown Courts. Students will map the journey of a defendant through the trial process.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsWJEC Level 3 AC 2.2 Describe trial processesWJEC Level 3 AC 2.3 Understand rules in relation to the use of evidence in criminal cases

About This Topic

An exploration of the hierarchy of the courts in England and Wales, focusing on Magistrates' and Crown Courts. Students will map the journey of a defendant through the trial process.

Key Questions

  1. What are the differences between Magistrates' and Crown Courts?
  2. How does the appeals process function in England and Wales?
  3. What happens during a typical criminal trial?

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