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Acquittal

A finding by a criminal court that the accused is not guilty of the offence for which they have been tried.

Appeal

To ask a higher court or authority to change the decision of a lower one.

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Highway Code

A booklet issued by the Department of Transport giving guidance on the use of the roads.

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Spent conviction

A conviction that, after a period of time, can be treated as if it never existed and does not need to be disclosed.