6. Which one of the following is a disadvantage of trial by jury?
It provides constitutional protection against the state
Jury decisions can lead to later reform of the law
Juries have to understand legal facts
It involves ordinary people in the criminal justice system
7. When a Bill affecting the United Kingdom is introduced in the House of Commons, how many distinct procedures must it undergo before its transfer to the House of Lords?
5
6
10
4
8. Which body is responsible for the professional standards of Chartered Legal Executives?
Ofqual
CILEx Regulation
Legal Services Board
The Law Society
9. Which one of the following is a disadvantage of arbitration?
There are very limited grounds for appeal
The arbitrator is an expert
It is quicker and cheaper than court
It is less adversarial than court
10. Which of the following describes the European Commission?
(i) It is regarded as the civil service of the European Union
(ii) It proposes new legislation
(iii) Its members are directly elected by citizens of member states
(iv) It passes secondary legis
(i) and (ii)
(iii) and (iv)
(ii) and (iv)
(i) and (iii)
11. Which one of the following statements about a Private Members’ Bill is correct?
Any member of the public may introduce it into Parliament
A Minister must support the Bill
The chances of the Bill becoming law are very low
The Opposition must support the Bill
12. The purpose of the overriding objective in the Criminal Procedure Rules 2010 is:
To allow the defendant an automatic right to appeal a decision
Criminal cases must be actively managed
Criminal cases are dealt with justly
To allow the defendant to choose trial by judge or jury
13. Which one of the following is NOT an equitable maxim?
Equity acts in rem
Delay defeats equity
He who seeks equity must do equity
Equity follows the law
14. Which one of the following is NOT a feature of conciliation?
The parties are normally kept separate
The outcome is binding
The conciliator can propose compromises
Parties may wish to remain on friendly terms in the future
15. Which one of the following is set out in Section 3 of the Human Rights Act (1998)?
Only public authorities are bound to give effect to the European Convention on Human Rights
The UK courts are required to interpret all legislation to make it compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights as far as is possible to do so
The UK courts are required to ensure that everyone has a fair trial in accordance with the European Convention on Human Rights
If legislation does not comply with the European Convention on Human Rights it allows a declaration of incompatibility to be made
16. Which Act lays out the eligibility criteria for jury service?
Juries Act 1974
Criminal Justice Act 2003
Crime and Disorder Act 1998
Juries Act 2010
17. Donald has been convicted of murder and wants to appeal his conviction. Which court will hear his appeal?
Court of Appeal Criminal Division
High Court
Supreme Court
Crown Court
18. Which one of the following is Equity based on:
Duties
Fairness
Certainty
Rules
19. Which of the following correctly describes the seniority of judges in England and Wales, from the most senior to the least senior?
(i) Circuit Judge
(ii) Lord Justice of Appeal
(iii) High Court Judge
(iv) Lord Chief Justice
(iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
(ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
(iv), (ii), (iii), (i)
(ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
20. The separation of powers means that:
The Legislature should appoint the Judiciary
The Executive, Legislature and Judiciary should be separate
The Executive should appoint the Judiciary
The Legislature and the Executive should be fused but the Judiciary should be separate
