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Act
The written law of a country, also called a statute. An Act sets out legal rules, and has normally been passed by both Houses of Parliament in the form of a Bill and agreed to by the Crown.
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Appeal
A formal request to a higher court that the verdict or ruling of a court be changed.
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Bail
Release of a defendant from custody until their next appearance in court. This can be subject to security being given and/or compliance with certain conditions, such as a curfew.
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Barrister
A barrister is a legal practitioner in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The name comes from the process of being called to the Bar during their training. Barristers represent individuals in court, and provide them with specialist legal advice.
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Bill
A draft of a proposed law presented to Parliament. Once agreed by Parliament and given Royal Assent by the ruling monarch, Bills become law and are known as Acts.
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Civil Court
A court that deals with matters concerning private rights and not offences against the state.
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Crown Court
The Crown Court deals with more serious criminal cases such as murder, **** or robbery, some of which are on appeal or referred from magistrates' courts. Trials are heard by a judge and a 12 person jury.
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Draft Bill
An early version of a proposed Bill before it is introduced into Parliament.
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Hearing
Proceedings held before a court.
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House of Lords (HL)
The House of Lords is the upper house, but the Second chamber, of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and is also commonly referred to as "the Lords".
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Jury
A body of citizens, normally twelve people, who are sworn in by the judge and asked to give a verdict on a case in a court of law.
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Justice of the Peace (JP)
The official title of a magistrate. Charged with defending the peace of the area they deal with minor criminal matters and misdemeanors and preside in only the lowest courts.
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Law Commission
Independent body set up by Parliament to review and recommend reform of the law in England and Wales
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Lawyer
General term for someone practicing law, such as a solicitor or barrister.
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Magistrate
Magistrates are members of the public who voluntarily give up their time to preside over magistrates' courts. They need have no formal legal qualifications, although they are trained in court procedures.
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Magistrates' Court
The magistrates’ courts are a key part of the criminal justice system – virtually all criminal cases start in a magistrates’ court and over 95% of cases are also completed here.
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Mediation
Process taking place outside a court to resolve a dispute.
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Solicitor
A solicitor is a lawyer who provides clients with expert legal advice and assistance and prepares legal documents. He or she might work in a law firm or in central or local government, or an in-house legal department, for example, a bank or corp.
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Statutory Law
A law that has been passed by an Act of Parliament.
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The Bar
Barristers are "called to the Bar" when they have finished their training, and as a result are then allowed to represent clients.
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Tribunal
Tribunals are an important part of the judicial system, but function outside of courtrooms. Some tribunals are very formal, with legal representation common, but many are not.
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A formal request to a higher court that the verdict or ruling of a court be changed.

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Appeal

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Release of a defendant from custody until their next appearance in court. This can be subject to security being given and/or compliance with certain conditions, such as a curfew.

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A barrister is a legal practitioner in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The name comes from the process of being called to the Bar during their training. Barristers represent individuals in court, and provide them with specialist legal advice.

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A draft of a proposed law presented to Parliament. Once agreed by Parliament and given Royal Assent by the ruling monarch, Bills become law and are known as Acts.

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