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Judiciary - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Hear 100 cases a year on a point of law, decisions become precedent so must sit in an uneven number
    - - 38 judges. Hear 700 criminal cases a year and 1000 civil appeals, become precedent.
    - - 73 judges. Hear at first instance to decide law and remedy, some appeals heard on point of law
  - - - Over 600 judges hear appeal cases, in crown court with jury
    - - Hear criminal cases in crown court
    - - Over 400 judges hear small claims under £10k in county court
    - - Criminal cases in magistrates, sit on their own, decide law and pass sentence