Wjec Criminology unit 4 (2024-2025) exam
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AC1.1- what is an example for statutory interpretation? -
<<Answers>>Whiteley vs Chappell. the defendant was
charged with impersonating any person entitled to vote, in
which the defendant had pretended to be a person who was on
the voters' list, but who had died. The judge interpreted the
statute and found the defendant not guilty since a dead person
is not 'entitled to vote'. Therefore when there is some
vagueness in the words of the statute a higher court judge will
be called upon to resolve.
AC1.1- what is the order of the hierarchy of the courts? -
<<Answers>>top- supreme court
- court of appeal
- high court of justice
- crown court
bottom- magistrates court, county court and family court.
AC1.2- what are the role of a judge? - <<Answers>>The roles
of the judge include...
-The trial system is adversarial, which means that the parties
run their cases with the judge acting as the referee.
-They have to make sure the jury understands the evidence
and the issues.
, Wjec Criminology unit 4 (2024-2025) exam
-They have to deal with any points of law that have to be
decided and will advise the jury on how they should make
their decision.
-They have to ensure a fair trial and ensure it is human rights
compliant.
Under the CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT 2003, it is possible for
a judge to sit alone, without a jury, to determine a verdict.
AC1.2- what are the roles of the jury? - <<Answers>>The
roles of the jury include...
- listen to evidence presented during the trial.
- make notes, if desired.
- ask questions, via the judge.
- be advised on the law by the judge.
- consider a verdict in secret.
- unanimous and majority(11:1 or 10:2) verdicts counted.
AC1.2- what are the different types of bill? -
<<Answers>>public bill- applies to the general public and are
put forward by government ministers on behalf of their party.
private bill- applies to specific individuals/organisations and
are promoted by organisations like local authorities or private
companies.
private members bill- applies to the general public and are
introduced by MP's and lords who are not government
ministers.
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AC1.1- what is an example for statutory interpretation? -
<<Answers>>Whiteley vs Chappell. the defendant was
charged with impersonating any person entitled to vote, in
which the defendant had pretended to be a person who was on
the voters' list, but who had died. The judge interpreted the
statute and found the defendant not guilty since a dead person
is not 'entitled to vote'. Therefore when there is some
vagueness in the words of the statute a higher court judge will
be called upon to resolve.
AC1.1- what is the order of the hierarchy of the courts? -
<<Answers>>top- supreme court
- court of appeal
- high court of justice
- crown court
bottom- magistrates court, county court and family court.
AC1.2- what are the role of a judge? - <<Answers>>The roles
of the judge include...
-The trial system is adversarial, which means that the parties
run their cases with the judge acting as the referee.
-They have to make sure the jury understands the evidence
and the issues.
, Wjec Criminology unit 4 (2024-2025) exam
-They have to deal with any points of law that have to be
decided and will advise the jury on how they should make
their decision.
-They have to ensure a fair trial and ensure it is human rights
compliant.
Under the CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT 2003, it is possible for
a judge to sit alone, without a jury, to determine a verdict.
AC1.2- what are the roles of the jury? - <<Answers>>The
roles of the jury include...
- listen to evidence presented during the trial.
- make notes, if desired.
- ask questions, via the judge.
- be advised on the law by the judge.
- consider a verdict in secret.
- unanimous and majority(11:1 or 10:2) verdicts counted.
AC1.2- what are the different types of bill? -
<<Answers>>public bill- applies to the general public and are
put forward by government ministers on behalf of their party.
private bill- applies to specific individuals/organisations and
are promoted by organisations like local authorities or private
companies.
private members bill- applies to the general public and are
introduced by MP's and lords who are not government
ministers.
