The Court System in Scotland

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The Court System in Scotland
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• Criminal Justice is a power devolved to the
  Scottish Parliament.
• Scotland has long had a unique court and criminal
  justice system which is very different to that
  within the rest of the UK.
• Does anyone know the main difference?

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Groups of 4

• Each Person will become an expert on their court
  then they will teach the other members of their
  group.
• Member 1 High Court
• Member 2 Sheriff Court
• Member 3 Justice of the Peace Court
• Member 4 Court of Session

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Find out

• The procedure used in the court
• (summary or solemn - explain)
• The verdicts available to them
• The types of sentences
• Maximum fines

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Two types of Procedure

• Summary Procedure
• Justice of the peace
• No jury

• Solemn Procedure
• Sheriff
• Jury (of 15 people)

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Justice of the Peace Court
The Justice of the Peace Court deals with the
least serious offences in the criminal justice
system
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PEER assess

• Award up to three marks for a description,
  depending on quality, relevance, accuracy and
• exemplification.
• For full marks at least two descriptions are
  necessary.
• Credit reference to aspects of the following
• District Court/Justice of the Peace Court
• - the longest prison sentence which can be
  imposed is generally 60 days.
• - the maximum fine of up to 2500.
• - minor offences.
• Sheriff Court
• - Summary procedure a sheriff may impose
  prison sentences of up to 3 months, in some
  cases up to 12 months. Fines up to 5000. No Jury
  Present - Less Serious cases.
• - Solemn procedure unlimited financial
  penalties can refer to the High Court, also
  has a range of non-custodial options such as
  community service and probation. Jury Present -
  Serious Cases.
• High Court (of Justiciary)
• Judge presides.
• Most serious crimes such as rape, assault and
  murder.
• Jury of 15.
• Custodial and non-custodial sentencing
  options. Any other valid point.