Lecture notes
La 104 - A Level Law notes
- Module
- Criminal Law
- Institution
- The University Of Warwick (UoW)
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Civil CourtMulti track
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Small track Fast track Multi track
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£1000 personal injury
limit)
Appeals process for civil claims:
Circuit judge –
Circuit judge – County court
County court
District judge –
County court
Circuit judge –
Appeals go to Court of County
Appeal, court
(Civil division)
Appeals go to High Court judge,
(Leapfrog)
County court
Appeals go to Circuit judge,
County court
* Constitutional Reform Act 2005 replaced House of Lords Court – permission needed to
appeal to Supreme leapfrog > Public importance
Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Arbitration: neutral 3rd party makes decision that parties agree to follow. Parties
remain in control as they choose a date, time, place, arbitrator. Witnesses can be
called. Legally binding and enforced. Decision = ‘award’ – can choose single arbitrator
in panel
+ Procedures can be written papers or hearing - If legal point pops up, no one qualified
+ Award is final, binding, can be enforced - Professionals can be expensive (e.g. Commercial Arbitration)
• Tribunals: Civil Courts system, cannot go normal court as don’t have expertise on
certain topics. Many types and only deal with their subject matter. 3 on a panel.
Judge is qualified lawyer, 2 wingmen with experience in the matter. Lawyers
discouraged. Legal aid not available usually. Hearings informal.
+ relieves pressure on courts - More formal than other ADR
+ 2 non lawyers who experts on panel - No legal aid available
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