Task III. Describe the British Criminal Court procedure.
Task IV. Retell the story as if you were:
a) the defendant; b) the judge; c) the defence counsel; d) the prosecuting counsel; e) the witness.
Test Yourself Task I. Choose one word to complete the following sentences. 1. A formal order given to arrest a person is called __________.
2. A panel of 12 persons to hold trials is called _________.
3. A person who breaks the law or violates public order is called __________.
4. All facts and things presented to court to prove the guilt of the accused are called __________.
5. Placing a convicted person under control of a special police officer is called __________.
6. The decision of a court made after the trial of a defendant is called ________.
7. If a person pleads not guilty and does not agree with the sentence he may file __________.
8. The speech a counsel makes at the opening of the trial is called __________.
9. _____________ is the party who brings a lawsuit.
Speaking
Task I. Give a mini-lecture on the following problems. 1. Civil cases. 2. Criminal cases. 3. Distinction between criminal and civil cases.
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