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Magistrates' Court

1) A Court of summary jurisdiction where cases are tried summarily (eg most transport/road traffic offences) before a magistrate (Justice of the Peace - JP) who has only limited powers to penalize. More serious cases requiring higher penalties are tried on indictment at the County Court before a judge and jury (eg causing death by reckless driving).

Accountant General of the Supreme Court

1) With whom a deposit of securities must be lodged (value ?500,000) where, subject to the authority of the Secretary of State for Transport, a firm/organization wishes to carry its own liabilities rather than take out motor insurance.