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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, where are serious criminal offences tried in front of a judge and jury?
Correct answer
The Crown Court
Why
Serious offences are tried in the Crown Court in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, serious cases are heard in a Sheriff Court with a sheriff and jury.
Answer choices
- AA magistrates' court
- BA county court
- CThe Crown Court
- DA youth court