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How is the judicial system of Great Britain organized?

Supreme Court of the United Kingdom

- Highest court in the UK.

Court of Appeal

- Second-highest court in the UK

High Court of Justice

- Court that deals with the most serious civil and criminal cases.

Crown Court

- Deals with serious criminal cases, such as murder, armed robbery, and rape.

Magistrates' Court

- Deals with less serious criminal cases, such as theft, vandalism, and assault.

Youth Court

- Deals with cases involving young people under the age of 18.

Family Court

- Deals with cases relating to divorce, child custody, and domestic violence.

The Administrative Court

- Deals with challenges to decisions made by public bodies.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal

- Deals with appeals from decisions made by employment tribunals.

The Upper Tribunal

- Deals with appeals from decisions made by some other tribunals, such as the Social Security and Child Support tribunals.