UK Government, the Law and Your Role
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, serious cases are heard in:
AMagistrates' Courts
BCounty Courts
CCrown Courts ✓
DThe Supreme Court
Explanation
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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