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Appellate Law in Guernsey

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Which court is the highest court of appeal in Guernsey?

  1. Court of Appeal

  2. Royal Court

  3. Privy Council

  4. Bailiff's Court

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Privy Council is the highest court of appeal in Guernsey, and is also the final court of appeal for a number of other British Overseas Territories.

What is the role of the Bailiff's Court in the appellate process?

  1. It is the first court of appeal for civil cases.

  2. It is the first court of appeal for criminal cases.

  3. It is the final court of appeal for all cases.

  4. It has no role in the appellate process.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bailiff's Court is the first court of appeal for criminal cases in Guernsey. Appeals from the Bailiff's Court can be made to the Royal Court, and then to the Privy Council.

What is the role of the Royal Court in the appellate process?

  1. It is the first court of appeal for civil cases.

  2. It is the first court of appeal for criminal cases.

  3. It is the final court of appeal for all cases.

  4. It has no role in the appellate process.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Royal Court is the first court of appeal for civil cases in Guernsey. Appeals from the Royal Court can be made to the Privy Council.

What is the time limit for filing an appeal to the Privy Council?

  1. 14 days

  2. 21 days

  3. 28 days

  4. 42 days

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The time limit for filing an appeal to the Privy Council is 42 days from the date of the judgment or order being appealed.

What is the procedure for filing an appeal to the Privy Council?

  1. File a notice of appeal with the Registrar of the Privy Council.

  2. File a petition for leave to appeal with the Registrar of the Privy Council.

  3. File an application for leave to appeal with the Registrar of the Privy Council.

  4. File a motion for leave to appeal with the Registrar of the Privy Council.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The procedure for filing an appeal to the Privy Council is to file a petition for leave to appeal with the Registrar of the Privy Council.

What is the role of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the appellate process?

  1. It hears and determines appeals from the Bailiff's Court.

  2. It hears and determines appeals from the Royal Court.

  3. It hears and determines appeals from both the Bailiff's Court and the Royal Court.

  4. It has no role in the appellate process.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council hears and determines appeals from both the Bailiff's Court and the Royal Court in Guernsey.

What is the role of the Bailiff in the appellate process?

  1. He is the presiding judge of the Bailiff's Court.

  2. He is the presiding judge of the Royal Court.

  3. He is the presiding judge of the Privy Council.

  4. He has no role in the appellate process.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bailiff is the presiding judge of the Bailiff's Court in Guernsey.

What is the role of the Lieutenant Governor in the appellate process?

  1. He is the presiding judge of the Bailiff's Court.

  2. He is the presiding judge of the Royal Court.

  3. He is the presiding judge of the Privy Council.

  4. He has no role in the appellate process.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey has no role in the appellate process.

What is the role of the Attorney General in the appellate process?

  1. He is the chief legal advisor to the Crown.

  2. He is the chief legal advisor to the Bailiff.

  3. He is the chief legal advisor to the Royal Court.

  4. He is the chief legal advisor to the Privy Council.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Attorney General of Guernsey is the chief legal advisor to the Crown.

What is the role of the Solicitor General in the appellate process?

  1. He is the deputy chief legal advisor to the Crown.

  2. He is the deputy chief legal advisor to the Bailiff.

  3. He is the deputy chief legal advisor to the Royal Court.

  4. He is the deputy chief legal advisor to the Privy Council.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Solicitor General of Guernsey is the deputy chief legal advisor to the Crown.

What is the role of the Crown Advocate in the appellate process?

  1. He is the chief prosecutor in Guernsey.

  2. He is the chief prosecutor in the Bailiff's Court.

  3. He is the chief prosecutor in the Royal Court.

  4. He is the chief prosecutor in the Privy Council.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Crown Advocate of Guernsey is the chief prosecutor in Guernsey.

What is the role of the Director of Public Prosecutions in the appellate process?

  1. He is the chief prosecutor in Guernsey.

  2. He is the chief prosecutor in the Bailiff's Court.

  3. He is the chief prosecutor in the Royal Court.

  4. He is the chief prosecutor in the Privy Council.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Director of Public Prosecutions of Guernsey is the chief prosecutor in Guernsey.

What is the role of the Law Officers in the appellate process?

  1. They are the legal advisors to the Crown.

  2. They are the legal advisors to the Bailiff.

  3. They are the legal advisors to the Royal Court.

  4. They are the legal advisors to the Privy Council.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Law Officers of Guernsey are the legal advisors to the Crown.

What is the role of the Guernsey Bar Association in the appellate process?

  1. It is the professional association for lawyers in Guernsey.

  2. It is the regulatory body for lawyers in Guernsey.

  3. It is the disciplinary body for lawyers in Guernsey.

  4. It is the representative body for lawyers in Guernsey.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Guernsey Bar Association is the professional association for lawyers in Guernsey.

What is the role of the Guernsey Law Society in the appellate process?

  1. It is the professional association for lawyers in Guernsey.

  2. It is the regulatory body for lawyers in Guernsey.

  3. It is the disciplinary body for lawyers in Guernsey.

  4. It is the representative body for lawyers in Guernsey.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Guernsey Law Society is the regulatory body for lawyers in Guernsey.

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