In England and Wales admiralty jurisdiction is vested by the Supreme Court Act 1981 in the Admiralty Court (part of the High Court of Justice); this court has jurisdiction to hear and determine 18 categories of maritime claim and question. The Court of Session has admiralty jurisdiction throughout Scotland, while local Sheriff Courts have admiralty jurisdiction within their own areas.
Which courts exercise admiralty jurisdiction in England and Wales, and in Scotland?
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