Переведите, . the judicial system of the uk. prosecution in the united kingdom is initiated and conducted by the police. each town has a magistrates’ court commonly known as a police court which hears the less serious cases. such courts consist of two to seven magistrates known as justices of the peace. they are often without legal training and knowledge of the law. in some cases they are advised by a clerk of the court, a trained lawyer. a magistrates’ court is in session twice each week. if a person breaks the law he must be brought first before a magistrates’ court which has the power to fine people up to 100 pounds and to send them to prison for up to six months. if a case is too serious for magistrates they hear the material of the case and then send the case to a higher court called the crown court where the judge and a jury hear the case. appeals against the sentences given in the crown court are sent to the court of appeals. appeals on cases which are of great public importance are dealt with by the house of lords – the final court of appeals.