Test 30 of 32 · Chapter 5
The Legal System and the Police Practice Test
What this test covers: Police roles and organisation, courts (Magistrates', Crown, Sheriff, County, Youth), small claims limits, age of criminal responsibility, and legal professionals (solicitors, barristers, advocates, judges).
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Revise this topic: Study Chapter 5, How Britain Works — Government, Law and Citizenship
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Which police force covers Greater London?
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- Which police force covers Greater London?
- What are Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and where are they elected?
- What is the role of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs)?
- In a Magistrates' Court, who hears cases and what do they know about the law?
- How many jurors sit on a jury in a Crown Court trial in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
- What is the small claims limit for civil disputes in England and Wales?
- Which court deals with cases involving young people aged 10 to 17, and what are its distinctive features?
- What is the age of criminal responsibility in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
- What is a solicitor's primary role?
- In Scotland, what is the equivalent title for a barrister who represents clients in the highest courts?
- Which TWO of the following are listed as the duties of the police?
- Which TWO of the following correctly describe the role of judges in criminal trials?
- Which court in Scotland handles the equivalent of Crown Court cases involving serious criminal offences?
- True or false: police officers in the UK are permitted to accept bribes if the sum is small and the offence minor.
- Does a County Court deal with civil disputes such as debt, family disagreements and breach of contract?
Last reviewed 21 October 2026 · Based on the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, and GOV.UK guidance.