The English legal system — courts hierarchy

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine the courts as a pyramid. The Supreme Court sits at the very top — it's the most powerful court in the land. 🏛️

2. 2

   Which court is at the top of the pyramid?

3. 3

   Here's the hierarchy from bottom to top: Magistrates' Court → Crown Court → Court of Appeal → Supreme Court. Each one can review decisions from the court below. 📈

4. 4

   Let's trace a criminal case from start to finish. 🕵️

5. 5

   Drag the court names to build the correct pyramid order — bottom to top. 🔼

6. 6

   Which court hears appeals from the Crown Court?

7. 7

   Where do most criminal cases start?