Nctj Court Reporting Exam With Complete Questions And Answers

If a defendant is acquitted by a majority verdict, can the media say so? {Ans: No.}What is a conditional discharge? {Ans: The person will be sentenced for this offence if he/she re-offends within a set period.}Name the process that decides where an either-way offence will be heard. {Ans: A plea before venue.}What is an either-way offence? {Ans: An offence which can be heard in either Magistrates or Crown Court.}Why is the single justice procedure controversial? {Ans: It goes against the principle of open justice.}What is the maximum jail sentence a magistrate can impose for consecutive offences? {Ans: Twelve months.}Which offences does the Crown Court deal with? {Ans: Indictable-only and either-way offences.}Who does Section 46 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act give lifelong anonymity to? {Ans: Vulnerable or intimidated adult witnesses.}What can we report under Section 52A of the Crime of Disorder Act 1998? {Ans: Name of the court. Names of the magistrates. Name, age, address and occupation of the defendant. Basic details of the charge. Date/place to which hearing is adjourned. Arrangements as to bail. Whether legal aid is granted.}Under which section of which act is there a blanket