British Courts (Civil)

England and Wales

1. Supreme Court (House of Lord) (above 5 judges)

2. Court of Appeal (3 judges)

3. Divisions: High Court (only judge)

- Chancery including "Court of Protection" (Mental Capacity Act 2005)

- Family

- Queen's Bench (legacy)

4. County Courts (only judge)

5. Magistrates' Courts (only judge)

Scotland

1. Supreme Court (House of Lord) (above 5 judges)

2. House of Session:

- Inner House of Court of Session (3-5 judges)

- Outer House of Court of Session (only in Edinburgh) (only judge)

3. Sheriff Courts (only judge) (including Sheriff Principal)