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The UK Government, the Law and your Role

5.6.2 Criminal courts

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Introduction
Introduction (continued)
5.2.1 Constitutional institutions
5.2.2 The monarchy
5.2.2.1 The National Anthem
5.2.2.2 Oath of allegiance
5.2.2.3 Affirmation of allegiance
5.2.3 System of government
5.2.3.1 The House of Commons
5.2.3.2 The House of Lords
5.2.3.3 The Speaker
UK elections
5.2.3.4.1 European parliamentary elections
5.2.3.4.2 Contacting elected members
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5.3.1 The Prime Minister
5.3.2 The cabinet
5.3.3 The opposition
5.3.4 The party system
5.3.5 The civil service
5.3.6 Local government
5.3.7 Devolved administrations
5.3.7.1 The Welsh government
5.3.7.2 The Scottish Parliament
5.3.7.3 The Northern Ireland Assembly
5.3.8 The media and government
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5.3.9 Who can vote?
5.3.9.1 The electoral register
5.3.10 Where to vote
5.3.11 Standing for office
5.3.12.1 The UK Parliament
5.3.12.2 Northern Ireland Assembly
5.3.12.3 Scottish Parliament
5.3.12.4 National Assembly for Wales
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5.4.1 The Commonwealth
Commonwealth members
5.4.2 The European Union
EU member states
5.4.3 The Council of Europe
5.4.4 The United Nations
5.4.5 The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
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Introduction (continued)
5.5.1 The law in the UK
5.5.2 The police and their duties
5.5.3 Terrorism and extremism
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5.6.1 The judiciary
5.6.2 Criminal courts
5.6.2.1 Magistrates’ and Justice of the Peace Courts
5.6.3 Crown Courts and Sheriff Courts
5.6.3.1 Youth Courts
5.6.4 Civil courts
5.6.4.1 The small claims procedure
5.6.5.1 Solicitors
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Introduction (continued)
5.7.1 Equal opportunities
5.7.2 Domestic violence
5.7.3 Female genital mutilation
5.7.4 Forced marriage
5.8.1 Income tax
5.8.2 National Insurance
5.8.2.1 Getting a National Insurance number
Introduction (continued)
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Introduction (continued)
5.10.1 Values and responsibilities
5.10.2 Being a good neighbour
5.10.3 Getting involved in local activities
Introduction (continued)
5.11.1 Jury service
5.11.2 Helping in schools
5.11.2.1 School governors and school boards
5.11.3 Supporting political parties
5.11.4 Helping with local services
5.11.5 Blood and organ donation
5.11.6 Other ways to volunteer
Introduction (continued)
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There are some differences between the court systems in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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