Упражнения и задания по грамматике

The Crown Court. The Crown Court is the senior court of trial for criminal offences. The courts are established at various centres throughout the country. The courts are presided over by either a High Court Judge, Circuit Judge or Recorder who sits with a jury. The Crown Court for the City of London is the Central Criminal Court, also known as the Old Bailey.
The Crown Court may also hear appeals against conviction and/or sentence for some offences dealt with at the Magistrates' Court.
The Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal hears appeals from criminal cases heard in the Crown Courts.
The House of Lords. The House of Lords is the most senior and final court of appeal.
Civil Proceedings. Civil proceedings consist of litigation about Property, family matters and actions to obtain financial redress for damage to property and personal injury. The courts of trial for such litigation are the County Court and the High Court of Justice.
County Courts are local courts and are presided over by a single Judge. The High Court of Justice is situated in London. Some cases before the High Court of Justice may be heard before a jury.


Answer the following questions:
1. What courts are there in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
2. What offences does the Magistrates' Court deal with?
3. Where must the most serious offences be committed to?
4. What charges do Juvenile Courts try?
5. What court is the senior court of trial for criminal offences?
6. What is the most senior and final court of appeal?
7. What do civil proceedings consist of?
8. Where is the High Court of Justice situated?


Complete the following sentences by translating the words and expressions in brackets:
1. All criminal cases start in the (Магистратском суде).
2. More serious criminal cases then go to (Королевский суд).
3. Civil cases are dealt with in (судах графств).
4. Appeals are heard by (аппеляционными судами).
5. The highest court of appeal in England and Wales is (Палата лордов).
6. The legal system also includes (суды по делам несовершеннолетних) which deal with offenders under seventeen.