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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, serious cases are heard in:

ACrown Courts
BThe Supreme Court
CCounty Courts
DMagistrates' Courts

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is Crown Courts.

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, serious criminal cases (such as murder) are heard in the Crown Court by a judge and jury. In Scotland, the equivalent is the Sheriff Court or High Court.

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