The Legal System in England and Wales

the House of Lords

three Law Lords;

presided over by Lord Chancellor

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criminal courts civil courts

Court of Appeal High Court of Justice

one to three judges; consists of:

presided over by the Master of the Rolls. - Chancery Division,

- Queen's Bench Division;  presided over by Lord Chief Justice,

Crown Court

one judge and jury. - Family Division.

one to three judges.

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Magistrates' Courts

three magistrates; County Courts

include both: adult courts and one judge.

youth (juvenile) courts - deal with

children from 10 to 17 years old.

Outside the above structure there are also coroners' courts and administrative tribunals.

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The Legal System in Scotland

the High Court of Judiciary in Edinburgh

Lord Justice General, Lord Justice Clerk, Lords Commissioners

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Court of Session

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Sheriffs' Courts

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Justice of Peace Courts Burgh Courts

in rural areas; presided over by judges. in towns and cities; presided over by town councilors.

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