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What's the Hierarchy of the Criminal Courts of New Zealand
February 24, 2025 - The Hierarchy of the New Zealand Criminal Courts: District Court (Te Kōti ā Rohe): This is where the vast majority of criminal cases begin. It includes the Youth Court, which deals with cases involving young offenders. It handles a wide range of criminal offenses. High Court (Te Kōti Matua): This court deals with the most serious criminal offenses, such as murder and manslaughter. It also hears appeals from the District Court. Court of Appeal (Te Kōti Pīra): This is an appellate court, meaning it hears appeals from decisions made in the High Court and, in certain cases, from the District Court. Supreme Court (Te Kōti Mana Nui): This is the highest court in New Zealand. It hears appeals on matt...
What type of courts of located within the Lebanese Trial Courts
February 22, 2025 - When discussing "Lebanon trial courts," it's essential to understand that this generally refers to the courts of first instance. Here...
Understanding Lebanon's Hierarchy of the Criminal Courts
February 22, 2025 - Understanding Lebanon's Hierarchy of the Criminal Courts There are three levels of criminal courts in Lebanon: Tr...
What About The Criminal Courts in Iraq, Which Ones?
February 14, 2025 - In summary: While the Central Criminal Court deals with the most serious crimes, the Courts of First Instance are the workhor...
Data shows 1 in 4 people in the UK has a police record
February 07, 2025 - New data which shows around one in four people has a criminal record has led to increased calls for fairer checks on criminal records by employers....
Brazil - Cidade, Comarca and Município: Learn the Differences
January 30, 2025 - Cidade, comarca and município are three words that can be easily confusing. On first blush they may seem like synonyms, but they actually ar...
Comparing Canadian RCMP Background Checks for Differences
January 28, 2025 - You're asking to compare two different types of criminal record checks, likely from the same source (CCRTIS). CCRTIS stands for Cana...
Classifications of Canada's Criminal Offenses
January 19, 2025 - TUTORIAL - Classifications of Canad...
The hierarchy of the Colombia Judiciary
January 14, 2025 - Colombia's court system is a bit unique because it doesn't have a single highest court. Instead, it has four High Courts, each with supreme...
Thers's a Pattern to FCRA Lawsuits
January 14, 2025 - CRAs (Pre-employment screeningcompanies) have faced quite a few legal challenges in recent years, mostly related to inaccuracies in their bac...
Ireland Court users will be able to track cases online
January 14, 2025 - An expansion of the Courts Service’s digital court-management system is among the key objectives set out in the organisation’s latest t...
Why Background Checks are important in The Cayman Islands
January 13, 2025 - While the Cayman Islands are known for financial privacy, there are several legitimate reasons why someone might need to search their court records...
Tutorial - Courts (Criminal) in Turkey
January 12, 2025 - In Turkey, criminal cases are primarily prosecuted in a specialized system of courts. Here's a breakdown of the key players:...
Britain Contemplates New Court Tier to Tackle Case Backlog
December 13, 2024 - The UK is considering a new intermediate court tier to combat a record backlog of cases and prison overcrowding. Overcrowding led to early prisoner...
England and Wales Crown Court Backlog Again
December 13, 2024 - Crown court backlog in England and Wales hits new record high The figures prompted the Government to announce a major review of the courts syst...
A Status Report on Afghanistan Since the Taliban Takeover
September 26, 2024 - Contrary to many popular assumptions, the courts in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan are currently operational, albeit with irregular procedures and witho...
People In Limbo As England Criminal Court Delays Worsen
August 05, 2024 - New data released shows the number of open cases in the magistrates’ courts continue to pile up, the Law Society of England and Wales has sai...
Court Records and The GDPR Exemption
July 31, 2024 - Are Court records exempt from GDPR? Yes, court records are exempt from some GDPR provisions under the "legal proceedings"...
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