SQE Criminal Law and Practice 2

Question 1

Under the Criminal Procedure Rules, what is the overriding objective?

Accepted Answer

That criminal cases be dealt with justly

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That cases be resolved as quickly as possible

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That defendants be convicted where evidence permits

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That victims receive compensation

Question 2

What is the significance of a 'caution' given by police to a suspect before questioning under PACE Code C?

Accepted Answer

It informs the suspect of the right to silence and that silence may be used in court

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It formally charges the suspect

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It gives the suspect a formal warning instead of prosecution

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It ends the detention period

Question 3

Which Act governs the admissibility of bad character evidence in criminal proceedings?

Accepted Answer

Criminal Justice Act 2003

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Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

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Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999

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Criminal Evidence Act 1898

Question 4

What is the test for dishonesty following the Supreme Court decision in Ivey v Genting Casinos [2017]?

Accepted Answer

Whether the defendant's conduct was dishonest by the standards of ordinary, reasonable, and honest people

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Whether the defendant subjectively believed they were acting honestly

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Whether the defendant knew their conduct was dishonest

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A two-stage test combining subjective and objective elements

Question 5

What is the maximum sentence the Magistrates' Court can impose for a single either-way offence?

Accepted Answer

12 months' imprisonment

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6 months' imprisonment

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2 years' imprisonment

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Unlimited

Question 6

Under the Sentencing Code, what does the 'totality principle' require when sentencing for multiple offences?

Accepted Answer

That the overall sentence reflects the totality of offending and is just and proportionate

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That all sentences must run concurrently

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That the longest individual sentence determines the total

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That sentences for each offence run consecutively