QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Human Rights Act 1998. Answer: Any UK court has to consider a
right under the Convention
Old law and new legislation must try and comply with ECHR
Unlawful for UK authorities to act in a manner against the Act.
⩥ Solicitor. Answer: Deals directly with clients, advise and prepare case.
⩥ Barrister. Answer: Present case in court, known as counsel, can apply
to be King's Counsel after 10 year's service.
⩥ What information will be on a charge document?. Answer: name,
date, alleged offence, location of alleged offence, other case specific
details
⩥ Indictable-only offence. Answer: The most serious offences, only able
to try in Crown Court.
⩥ Either-way offence. Answer: Can be tried in either Magistrates' or
Crown Court.