Did you catch our poll on Tuesday? 📊
We asked, ‘Which court typically hears the UK’s most complex fraud cases worth millions of pounds?’ over 1000 of you voted and 48% got it right – it’s “the Crown Court”✔️
Ever wondered why the UK has so many different courts?
Each court has its own role, powers, and expertise. From your local Magistrates’ Court handling road traffic cases to the Supreme Court making decisions that shape our laws – every level serves a purpose.
All criminal cases start in the Magistrates Court, some, like the complex fraud cases the Serious Fraud Office prosecutes, are then sent to the Crown Court so they can be tried by a jury.
Why does this matter? Because financial crime isn’t just about the money. It’s about protecting confidence in our wider economy. These cases need specialist judges to ensure they are managed efficiently and to resolve complex legal arguments, secure facilities for sensitive evidence, and courtrooms equipped for trials that can last Read More