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100

In which country is Machu Picchu, an ancient city,  located?

Peru

100

Michael Jordan plays which sport?

Basketball

100

Who recently stood down from presenting a daytime TV programme

Phillip Schofield

100

Why are police officers sometimes referred to as Bobby`s?

After Robert Peel, who established the Metropolitan Police force

100

Who presides over Crown Court?

A judge

200

In which country are the Taurus mountains located?

TURKEY

200

What is a person called who studies weather called?

Meteorologist

200

What missing person case has been in the news this week?

Madeleine McCann

200

What does ABH stand for?

Actual Bodily Harm

200

How many people sit on a crown court jury?

12

300
Which 2 countries does the Tasman Sea separate?

Australia and New Zealand

300
What is the shallowest ocean in the world?

The Arctic Ocean

300

Which MP has recently been accused of breaching the ministerial code over a speeding fine?

Suella Braverman

300

Which Police force operates nationally?

British Transport Police

300

How should you address a magistrate?

Sir, Madam or Your worship

400

Which European country is divided into departments?

France

400

Which mammal has the longest gestation period?

Elephant (640-660 days)

400

What two football teams are competing in the Champions League final on 10th June

Manchester City and Inter Milan

400

What is the mnemonic used for stop and search and what does it mean?

GOWISELY

GROUNDS- explanation of reason for stop search

OBJECT-purpose of search/ what looking for

WARRANT CARD- if in plain clothes

IDENTITY -of officer

STATION- Attached to

ENTITLEMENT to copy of search record

LEGAL power used

YOU are detained or the purpose of this search

400

What is the maximum prison term a magistrate has sentencing powers for?

12 months

500

What is the population of Switzerland ( to the nearest 500,000.00)

8.5 million

500

What does DC stand for in electrical terminology?

Direct current.

500

What have France banned this week and why?

Short haul flights where people are able to get the train instead to reduce carbon emissions.

500

Recite the Police caution

You do not have to say anything. But, it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.

500

Name five people who could be involved in a magistrates court hearing, other than a magistrate.

Defendant, victim, witness, prosecutor, defence solicitor, probation officer, legal clerk.

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