NCTJ - Media Law: The courts & procedures questions with answers graded A+

NCTJ - Media Law: The courts & proceduresName the different courts we have in Scotland? - correct answer 1. Justice of the Peace 2. Sheriff Court 3. High Court of Justiciary 4. Court of Session 5. Appeal Courts Sheriff Court - correct answer Serious crimes e.g. sexual assault, fraud, possession of drugs, intent to supply drugs, theft etc. Can also hear civil cases like divorce, adoption, breach of contract, tenancy disputes, defamation, bankruptcy etc. Justice of the Peace - correct answer Minor crimes breach of the peace, drunk and disorderly, careless driving and speeding Court of Session - correct answer Next level of up for civil cases. Hears civil disputes that have a financial dispute over £100,000 Can also hear disputes which require a larger court and have been recommended by the Sheriff Court. High Court of Justiciary - correct answer Most serious cases. Murder, attempted murder, rape, death by dangerous driving, serious assault, drug trafficking of a large amount etc. This is the highest criminal court in Scotland.