Legal Terminology

Cross-examination: An officer appointed by the court to oversee the court’s

administration and to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court.

Barrister: A qualified lawyer who presents and pleads cases in court for either the
defence or the prosecution.

Exhibit: An object produced in a court of law and referred to while giving

evidence.

Clerk of court: The opportunity for one party to ask questions to a witness who
has testified for the other party.

Opening statement: A statement made by a Barrister at the beginning of a trial

that outlines their position and previews evidence that will be shown later. The
purpose is to familiarise the jury with what it will hear.

Jury: A speech made by each party after all the evidence had been presented.
The purpose is to review the evidence and testimonies, and try to explain why
your side should win.

Closing Argument: A group of people selected at random to give a verdict on a

case presented in court by regarding the rules of the law.

Testimony: A statement made by witness under oath, given before a court.