Essay Comparing Two Criminal Courts

There are many different courts around the UK;their functions vary between the resolution of disputes and the interpretation of law.This report will compare two criminal courts at different levels in the hierarchy in terms of layout based on a visit to Hendon Magistrates ' and Woodgreen Crown court,then will look at the physical appearance,the role of people present in the courts ' rooms,and will conclude with a description of advocates ' communication skills and methods of evidence by looking into two sample cases from the courts above.The aim is to discover
I] The physical layout of criminal courts and the characters in attendance:
In terms of layout,a basic pattern is detected in both courts ' rooms:they comprise an elevated bench reserved to the judge,a clerk 's desk,an usher 's desk,a bar table,a witness …show more content…
The CPS relied upon the police officer 's testimony.Judges decided to adjourn the case with remanding,the decision was pronounced by the chairman.On October 13,Woodgreen Crown court heard a more serious case.Y entered a dispute with X,the latter produced a weapon and swiped the victim 's neck with it,then left.The defendant was charged with wounding by weapon with intent.Methods of presenting evidence included CCTV recording,the victim 's testimony,the defendant 's antecedents,hospital report,mitigation.Based on evidence and guidelines,the judge decided a sentence of 7.5