Conviction
A formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence.
Copyright
The exclusive legal right, given to the originator for a fixed number of years, to make copies or license literary, artistic, or musical material, whether printed, published, performed, filmed (video) or recorded (audio).
Coroner
A Coroner is a government official whose role it is to confirm and certify the death of an individual. A coroner may also conduct or order an inquest into the manner or cause of death, and investigate or confirm the identity of an unknown person who has been found dead.
Corroborating Circumstances
The term Corroborating Circumstances is given to the facts that support the testimony that is given by a witness.
Corroborating Evidence
Corroborating Evidence is evidence supplementary to that already given and tending to strengthen or confirm it; additional evidence of a different character to the same point.
Corroboration
Corroboration is evidence, either written or oral, that supports claims made in court.
Corruption
Corruption refers to dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery. An act done with an intent to give some advantage inconsistent with official duty and the rights of others.
Costs
Costs are the expenses that a court case can bring, including fees of solicitors and barristers.
Counsel
Counsel is a barrister or other legal adviser conducting a case.
Count
A Count is an individual offence set out in an indictment.