Overview
A superior court in the UK legal system. In Scotland, it hears serious criminal cases and is the supreme civil court. In England and Wales, it has civil and criminal divisions.
Role in this knowledge base
The High Court in Scotland hears serious criminal cases with a judge and jury of 15, and in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland it hears serious civil cases.
Key facts
- In Scotland, it hears serious criminal cases with a jury of 15 people.