Courts and sentencing
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Courts and sentencing
Guidance ·
Understand the different criminal courts, sentencing, appeals and support for victims of crime.
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Magistrates’ Court
Detailed guide ·
A guide to magistrates’ courts in England and Wales. It explains first hearings, pleas, bail, trials, sentencing, legal aid, support for victims and witnesses, youth courts, appeals and attending court.
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Crown Court
Detailed guide ·
A guide to the Crown Court in England and Wales. It explains which cases go there, what happens at hearings and trials, support for victims and witnesses, defendants’ rights, legal aid, sentencing, appeals and attending…
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Youth Court
Detailed guide ·
A guide to youth courts in England and Wales. It explains hearings, getting a lawyer, parents and carers, bail, trials, sentencing, privacy, support, safety and appeals.
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Sentencing and appeals
Detailed guide ·
A guide to criminal sentencing and appeals in England and Wales. It explains how courts decide sentence, possible orders, appeals from magistrates’ and Crown Courts, reopening a case, unduly lenient sentences and victim information.
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Support and rights for victims and witnesses: overview
Detailed guide ·
An overview of support and rights for victims and witnesses throughout a case.