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When hearing a criminal case, the court will either follow 'summary procedure', wherein a sheriff sits alone to determine the legal issues, or 'solemn procedure', which requires a jury of fifteen to hear and decide on the outcome of the case. The latter is applied where more serious offences are being considered. Criminal cases can be appealed to the High Court in its capacity as an appellate court.

When hearing a criminal case, the court will either follow 'summary procedure', wherein a sheriff sits alone to determine the legal issues, or 'solemn procedure', which requires a jury of fifteen to hear and decide on the outcome of the case. The latter is applied where more serious offences are being considered. Criminal cases can be appealed to the High Court in its capacity as an appellate court.