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There are both positive and negative views in relation to civil and criminal court proceedings. Judges and magistrates are often stereotyped and juries criticised for not being representative the community from which they are drawn. However, the legal system as a whole is often commended for its ability to promote justice and achieve results efficiently. This report intends to examine court proceedings and challenge and confirm preconceptions and stereotypes. I attended the Manchester County Court situated on Deansgate, which was relatively small court with just two courtrooms. This could suggest that there is less need for Civil courts and supports the view that alternate dispute resolution (such as mediation, arbitration and conciliation) is actively encouraged and successful. The entrance was not at all imposing and there were people on hand to instruct me. The layout of the courtroom itself was different to that of the Crown Court in that...

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