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Appellate Law in the Falkland Islands

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What is the highest court in the Falkland Islands?

  1. Supreme Court of the Falkland Islands

  2. Court of Appeal of the Falkland Islands

  3. High Court of the Falkland Islands

  4. Magistrates' Court of the Falkland Islands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of the Falkland Islands is the highest court in the Falkland Islands.

What is the role of the Supreme Court of the Falkland Islands?

  1. To hear appeals from the Court of Appeal

  2. To hear appeals from the High Court

  3. To hear appeals from the Magistrates' Court

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of the Falkland Islands hears appeals from the Court of Appeal, the High Court, and the Magistrates' Court.

How many judges are there on the Supreme Court of the Falkland Islands?

  1. 3

  2. 5

  3. 7

  4. 9


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 3 judges on the Supreme Court of the Falkland Islands.

What is the procedure for appealing a decision of the High Court to the Supreme Court of the Falkland Islands?

  1. File a notice of appeal within 28 days of the decision

  2. Obtain leave to appeal from the High Court

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To appeal a decision of the High Court to the Supreme Court of the Falkland Islands, you must file a notice of appeal within 28 days of the decision and obtain leave to appeal from the High Court.

What is the time limit for filing an appeal to the Supreme Court of the Falkland Islands?

  1. 28 days

  2. 56 days

  3. 84 days

  4. 112 days


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The time limit for filing an appeal to the Supreme Court of the Falkland Islands is 28 days.

What is the role of the Court of Appeal of the Falkland Islands?

  1. To hear appeals from the High Court

  2. To hear appeals from the Magistrates' Court

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Court of Appeal of the Falkland Islands hears appeals from the High Court.

How many judges are there on the Court of Appeal of the Falkland Islands?

  1. 3

  2. 5

  3. 7

  4. 9


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 3 judges on the Court of Appeal of the Falkland Islands.

What is the procedure for appealing a decision of the High Court to the Court of Appeal of the Falkland Islands?

  1. File a notice of appeal within 28 days of the decision

  2. Obtain leave to appeal from the High Court

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To appeal a decision of the High Court to the Court of Appeal of the Falkland Islands, you must file a notice of appeal within 28 days of the decision and obtain leave to appeal from the High Court.

What is the time limit for filing an appeal to the Court of Appeal of the Falkland Islands?

  1. 28 days

  2. 56 days

  3. 84 days

  4. 112 days


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The time limit for filing an appeal to the Court of Appeal of the Falkland Islands is 28 days.

What is the role of the High Court of the Falkland Islands?

  1. To hear civil and criminal cases

  2. To hear appeals from the Magistrates' Court

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The High Court of the Falkland Islands hears civil and criminal cases and appeals from the Magistrates' Court.

How many judges are there on the High Court of the Falkland Islands?

  1. 1

  2. 3

  3. 5

  4. 7


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There is 1 judge on the High Court of the Falkland Islands.

What is the procedure for appealing a decision of the Magistrates' Court to the High Court of the Falkland Islands?

  1. File a notice of appeal within 28 days of the decision

  2. Obtain leave to appeal from the Magistrates' Court

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To appeal a decision of the Magistrates' Court to the High Court of the Falkland Islands, you must file a notice of appeal within 28 days of the decision and obtain leave to appeal from the Magistrates' Court.

What is the time limit for filing an appeal to the High Court of the Falkland Islands?

  1. 28 days

  2. 56 days

  3. 84 days

  4. 112 days


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The time limit for filing an appeal to the High Court of the Falkland Islands is 28 days.

What is the role of the Magistrates' Court of the Falkland Islands?

  1. To hear civil and criminal cases

  2. To conduct preliminary inquiries into criminal cases

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Magistrates' Court of the Falkland Islands hears civil and criminal cases and conducts preliminary inquiries into criminal cases.

How many magistrates are there on the Magistrates' Court of the Falkland Islands?

  1. 1

  2. 3

  3. 5

  4. 7


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There is 1 magistrate on the Magistrates' Court of the Falkland Islands.

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