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This study set covers the UK constitutional system, including the monarchy, the Privy Purse, King’s Consent, the Prime Minister and Cabinet, ministerial accountability, the Scottish Government and First Minister, the Ombudsman, the House of Commons, and the Scottish Parliament. It also includes key information on government funding and the roles and composition of elected representatives.
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NCTJ Essential Media Law Exam With Verified Solutions 
Define 'summary proceedings' 
Hearings in which magistrates try or sentence defendants 
 
 
What is an 'either way' offence? 
Defendants can either be tried in magistrates or crown court 
 
 
What is an 'indictable only' offence? 
The most serious crimes which begin in magistrates then the case is 'sent' to crown court 
 
 
What is a 'summary offence'? 
The most minor offences which are dealt with by magistrates. 
 
 
Define 'tort...
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NCTJ Essential Media Law Exam With Verified Solutions 
Contempt of Court 
a criminal offense punishable by up to 2 years in prison or an unlimited fine 
 
 
Strict liability crimes 
intention of the person who's posting is not relevant 
 
 
Suing 
where civil action begins, where one party accuses another party of committing a civil wrongdoing (different from criminal ruling) 
 
 
Libel 
defamation of a person 
 
 
Crown Prosecution Service 
- independent prosecution service (separate from the ...
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NCTJ Public Affairs Exam With Verified Solutions 
Local government - types of council 
201 District councils (e.g. North Devon District Council) 
27 County councils (e.g. Devon County Council) 
55 Unitary authorities (e.g. Cornwall) 
36 Metropolitan districts (e.g. Salford City Council) 
32 London boroughs (E.g. Camden Council) 
+2 (City of London and Isles of Scilly) 
 
353 major councils in England 
 
(excluding Parish/ Town councils - there are 9,000/ 10,000 of them) 
 
 
Two-tier authority 
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NCTJ Public Affairs Exam With Verified Solutions 
Roles of the Monarchy 
Head of Executive 
Head of legislature 
Head of Judiciary 
Commander in chief of armed forces 
Supreme gov of established CofE 
 
 
What are the three sovereign rights of the modern monarch 
The right to warn 
The right to advise 
The right to be consulted 
 
 
What are the monarchs diminished powers 
Coining money 
Governing the Church of England 
Creating peers (the act not decision) 
Ceremonial duties 
meeting weekly wit...
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NCTJ Public Affairs Exam With Verified Solutions 
what are the two types of two-tier structures? 
counties overseeing districts, metropolitan county councils overseeing metropolitan borough councils 
 
 
is ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH the responsibility of district / borough / metropolitan borough / unitary authorities, or of county councils? 
district / borough / metropolitan borough / unitary authorities 
 
 
is PLANNING PERMISSION the responsibility of district / borough / metropolitan borough / uni...
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NCTJ Court Reporting Exam With Verified Solutions 
What is the difference between court bail and police bail? 
Court bail gives the person their liberty until their next court appearance. Police bail means they are free to go but will be re-called for further questioning and for a decision on 
whether to charge or not. 
 
 
Give three examples of either-way offences. 
Theft, sexual assault, GBH. 
 
 
What is the difference between theft and robbery? 
Robbery is theft by force or threat of force....
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NCTJ Court Reporting Exam With Verified Solutions 
Preliminary hearing in magistrates 
S52A of Crime and Disorder Act 1998 
 
 
S52A of Crime and Disorder Act 1998 on pleas 
Statute does not say report can include any indication of plea/denial but denial can be safely included in fairness to defendant because not prejudicial 
 
 
Section 9 of Contempt of Court Act 1981 
Don't record audio in court 
 
 
Criminal Procedure Rules on audio 
OK for note-taking if there's a 'reasonable need' 
 
 
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NCTJ Court Reporting Exam With Verified Solutions[A comprehensive study set testing knowledge of the NCTJ Court Reporting module, comprising legal definitions, Section 52A, Contempt of Court, reporting restrictions, open justice, and coroner's courts. When using these flashcards, write answers on piece of paper to ensure effective marking.] 
Three types of criminal case 
Summary, either way and indictable-only 
 
 
Summary case 
A minor offence dealt within the Magistrates' Court. No right to ...
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NCTJ Media Law Exam|Complete With Latest Answers Graded A+ 
Editors' Code of Practice Clause 1 
Accuracy 
 
 
Editors' Code of Practice Clause 1 (i) 
The Press must take care not to publish inaccurate, misleading or distorted information or images, including headlines not supported by the text. 
 
 
Editors' Code of Practice Clause 1 ii) 
A significant inaccuracy, misleading statement or distortion must be corrected, promptly and with due prominence, and — where appropriate — an apology p...
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nctj public affairs exam with verified solutions graded A+ 
Uncodified Constitution 
The UK has a constitution but it has not been written down in one document. It is all over the place. The UK constitution is based on laws passed throughout centuries, accepted conventions and practices and legal decisions. The UK is also part of the European Convention on Human rights even though not the EU. These all help define the UK constitution. 
 
 
 
Flexible constitution 
It can be amended to keep up wi...
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NCTJ PA - NHS EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 
What is a commissioner? 
a body which commissions and pays for care (assessing needs, planning and prioritising, purchasing and monitoring health services, to get the best health outcomes) 
 
 
What is a provider? 
a body which provides care (treat patients and service users in the NHS) 
 
 
What is primary care (example)? 
first point of contact with patient, e.g. GP, practice nurse 
 
 
What is secondary care (example)? 
second point of contact e.g. ...
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NCTJ COURT REPORTING EXAM QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS 2024 {GRADED A} 
What is the difference between court bail and police bail? - Court bail 
gives the person their liberty until their next court appearance. Police bail 
means they are free to go but will be re-called for further questioning and 
for a decision on 
whether to charge or not. 
Give three examples of either-way offences. - Theft, sexual assault, 
GBH. 
What is the difference between theft and robbery? - Robbery is theft by 
...
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NCTJ LAW - KEY WORDS EXAM WITH CORRECT 
ANSWERS 2024{GRADED A} 
Contempt of Court - a criminal offense punishable by up to 2 years in 
prison or an unlimited fine 
Strict liability crimes - intention of the person who's posting is not 
relevant 
Suing - where civil action begins, where one party accuses another 
party of committing a civil wrongdoing (different from criminal ruling) 
Libel - defamation of a person 
Crown Prosecution Service - - independent prosecution service 
(separa...
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NCTJ MEDIA LAW DEFINITIONS EXAM WITH A 
100% CORRECT ANSWERS 
Editors' Code of Practice Clause 1 - Accuracy 
Editors' Code of Practice Clause 1 (i) - The Press must take care not to 
publish inaccurate, misleading or distorted information or images, including 
headlines not supported by the text. 
Editors' Code of Practice Clause 1 ii) - A significant inaccuracy, 
misleading statement or distortion must be corrected, promptly and with 
due prominence, and — where appropriate — an ...
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NCTJ MEDIA LAW EXAM QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS 2024{GRADED A} 
Contempt of Court - a criminal offense punishable by up to 2 years in 
prison or an unlimited fine 
Strict liability crimes - intention of the person who's posting is not 
relevant 
Suing - where civil action begins, where one party accuses another 
party of committing a civil wrongdoing (different from criminal ruling) 
Libel - defamation of a person 
Crown Prosecution Service - - independent prosecution service 
(separate fr...
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PRELIMINARY LAW EXAM NCTJ QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 
Contempt of Court - a criminal offense punishable by up to 2 years in 
prison or an unlimited fine 
Strict liability crimes - intention of the person who's posting is not 
relevant 
Suing - where civil action begins, where one party accuses another 
party of committing a civil wrongdoing (different from criminal ruling) 
Libel - defamation of a person 
Crown Prosecution Service - - independent prosecution service 
(separate f...
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ML CHALLENGING THE COURTS NCTJ EXAM 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 
The media's right to be heard: Rule 16.2 of Criminal Procedure Rules: - 
A court should not impose a restriction unless each party affected - 
including media - was present to make representations 
Rule 16.4, CPR: - Parties applying for a restriction should give media 
advance notice 
Court has discretion to hear applications without notice and without media 
present 
Journalists have 24 hours to make representations ...
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NCTJ LAW - KEY WORDS EXAM WITH A 100% 
CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 
Contempt of Court - a criminal offense punishable by up to 2 years in 
prison or an unlimited fine 
Strict liability crimes - intention of the person who's posting is not 
relevant 
Suing - where civil action begins, where one party accuses another 
party of committing a civil wrongdoing (different from criminal ruling) 
Libel - defamation of a person 
Crown Prosecution Service - - independent prosecution service 
(separate ...
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