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The House of Lords The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) The Crown Court The Magistates’ Courts
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1Commit accused: (1) The Magistates’ Courts - petty crime (2) The Crown Court - severe punishment (theft, assault, drug dealing, murder) 2 jury of 12 people 3 If leave to appeal is granted by that court, cases may go on appeal to the House of Lords.
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1Police (investigate,and apprehend suspect) 2Crown Prosecution Service(CPS) (1)If the police consider the suspect should be prosecuted. (2)If the prospect of conviction have no enough evidence, the case would be send back to the police for a caution. (3)The abbreviation: “R”
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1 Initiation (1)The serving of a summons-requiring the accused to attend the court. (2)Warrant of arrest-about more serious cases,and the warrant issued by a Magistates’ Courts. 2 Legal aid: The Criminal Defence Service provides legal aid and funds the services of an independent duty solicitor.
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1 System: adversarial 2Burden of proof about crime: beyond reasonable doubt 3Bail: Release the accused temporarily, but some times bail may be refused if there are grounds for believing that accused would fail to appear for trial or commit an offence. 4Preparatory hearing - the jury sworn in - prosecutor disclosure the evidence - trial.
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