In this episode, we introduce our final topic - youth court procedure. In addition to considering the youth court's jurisdiction, we will develop greater knowledge of the differences between the youth court and the (adult) Magistrates' Court, as well as considering the aims of the Youth Justice System.
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Appeals
In this episode, we introduce the topic of criminal appeals in England and Wales. In addition to understanding some alternatives to appeal, we consider procedure contained within the Criminal Procedure Rules relevant to appeals against conviction and/ or sentence by Magistrates' Courts, before we consider the appeal powers of the Crown Court as well as appeals to the High Court by way of case stated and appeals from the Crown Court to the Criminal Division of the Court of Appeal.
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22:37
Sentencing
In this episode, we introduce the topic of sentencing. In addition to understanding how offences may be aggravated or mitigated (based on the facts of the offence), we consider how the Sentencing Guidelines operate. We discuss the difference between concurrent and consecutive setences as well as considering types of sentence which may be imposed by criminal courts in England and Wales, plus the purpose of Pre-Sentence Reports ('PSRs').
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Trial Procedure
In this episode, we introduce the topic of English and Welsh criminal trial procedure. We consider textbook authority when examining fundamental matters such as witness competence and compellability, special measures, judicial modes of address and criminal trial etiquette. We will also consider the stages of criminal trials, including case law principles applicable to 'half-time submissions' of no case to answer before developing our knowledge of the differences between examination-in-chief, cross-examination and re-examination of witnesses at trial.
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Evidence
In this episode, we explore the expansive topic of criminal evidence. After considering fundamentals such as the criminal burden and standard of proof, we consider a range of principles and procedures to admit or exclude evidence including visual identification evidence, hearsay, confessions and character evidence.
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