UK courts explained
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In this article, we will discuss which courts supersede which and what all the different courts address. Here are the UK Courts explained.
By Michael Coyle
Here is a brief overview of the UK court system and UK Courts explained:
County Courts: The County Courts are the lowest level of courts in the UK, dealing with civil claims such as debt recovery, contract disputes, and personal injury claims. They also handle some minor criminal cases, such as traffic offences and minor assaults.
High Court: The High Court is the next level up from the County Courts and deals with more complex civil claims and serious criminal cases. There are three divisions of the High Court: the Queen’s Bench Division, the Chancery Division, and the Family Division.
Court of Appeal: The Court of Appeal is the second highest court in the UK and hears appeals from the High Court and some lower courts.
Supreme Court: The Supreme Court is the highest court in the UK and hears appeals from the Court of Appeal and ...
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