Appellate Law in Jersey

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Which court is the highest court in Jersey?

  1. Royal Court

  2. Court of Appeal

  3. Supreme Court

  4. Assize Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Royal Court is the highest court in Jersey and is responsible for hearing appeals from the lower courts.

What is the role of the Bailiff in the Jersey legal system?

  1. Head of the judiciary

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Attorney General

  4. Solicitor General


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bailiff is the head of the judiciary in Jersey and presides over the Royal Court.

Which court hears appeals from the Magistrates' Court?

  1. Royal Court

  2. Court of Appeal

  3. Assize Court

  4. Family Court


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Assize Court hears appeals from the Magistrates' Court and is also responsible for trying serious criminal cases.

What is the time limit for appealing a decision of the Magistrates' Court?

  1. 14 days

  2. 21 days

  3. 28 days

  4. 35 days


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The time limit for appealing a decision of the Magistrates' Court is 21 days.

Which court hears appeals from the Assize Court?

  1. Royal Court

  2. Court of Appeal

  3. Supreme Court

  4. Family Court


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Court of Appeal hears appeals from the Assize Court and is also responsible for hearing appeals from the Royal Court.

What is the role of the Attorney General in the Jersey legal system?

  1. Head of the judiciary

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Legal advisor to the Crown

  4. Solicitor General


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the Crown and is responsible for representing the Crown in legal proceedings.

Which court hears appeals from the Family Court?

  1. Royal Court

  2. Court of Appeal

  3. Assize Court

  4. Youth Court


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Court of Appeal hears appeals from the Family Court and is also responsible for hearing appeals from the Royal Court.

What is the time limit for appealing a decision of the Family Court?

  1. 14 days

  2. 21 days

  3. 28 days

  4. 35 days


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The time limit for appealing a decision of the Family Court is 28 days.

Which court hears appeals from the Youth Court?

  1. Royal Court

  2. Court of Appeal

  3. Assize Court

  4. Family Court


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Assize Court hears appeals from the Youth Court and is also responsible for trying serious criminal cases.

What is the role of the Solicitor General in the Jersey legal system?

  1. Head of the judiciary

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Legal advisor to the Crown

  4. Deputy Attorney General


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Solicitor General is the Deputy Attorney General and is responsible for assisting the Attorney General in representing the Crown in legal proceedings.

Which court hears appeals from the Royal Court?

  1. Court of Appeal

  2. Supreme Court

  3. Privy Council

  4. Assize Court


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Privy Council hears appeals from the Royal Court and is the highest court of appeal in the British Isles.

What is the time limit for appealing a decision of the Royal Court?

  1. 14 days

  2. 21 days

  3. 28 days

  4. 35 days


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The time limit for appealing a decision of the Royal Court is 35 days.

Which court hears appeals from the Privy Council?

  1. Royal Court

  2. Court of Appeal

  3. Supreme Court

  4. Assize Court


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Privy Council is the highest court of appeal in the British Isles and its decisions are final.

What is the role of the Law Officers in the Jersey legal system?

  1. Legal advisors to the Crown

  2. Members of the Royal Court

  3. Prosecutors

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Law Officers are the Attorney General, the Solicitor General, and the Deputy Solicitor General. They are legal advisors to the Crown, members of the Royal Court, and prosecutors.

Which court hears appeals from the Court of Appeal?

  1. Royal Court

  2. Supreme Court

  3. Privy Council

  4. Assize Court


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Privy Council hears appeals from the Court of Appeal and is the highest court of appeal in the British Isles.

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