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Which of the following is NOT a component of the Executive in the UK?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Executive in the UK?
Which of these best describes the concept of 'case law' in the UK legal system?
Which of these best describes the concept of 'case law' in the UK legal system?
Which of the following is a primary source of law in the UK?
Which of the following is a primary source of law in the UK?
What is the role of the Civil Service within the UK government structure?
What is the role of the Civil Service within the UK government structure?
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Which of the following is considered a type of court within the UK legal system?
Which of the following is considered a type of court within the UK legal system?
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The Executive
The Executive
The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws. It includes the Prime Minister, Cabinet, civil service, public bodies, and local governments.
The Judicial
The Judicial
The branch of government responsible for interpreting and applying the law. It comprises various courts, including the Civil Courts, Family Courts, and Criminal Courts.
Primary Legislation
Primary Legislation
Laws created by Parliament in the form of Acts of Parliament.
Case Law
Case Law
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What is a Constitution?
What is a Constitution?
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Study Notes
IFP0650: An Introduction to the English Legal System
- The UK legal system is based on common law.
- The UK state is divided into 3 branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
- Power is separated between these branches.
- The legislative branch is Parliament, which creates laws.
- Parliament consists of the House of Commons, the House of Lords, and the King.
- The executive branch is the government, which implements laws.
- This includes the Prime Minister, Cabinet, other ministers, civil service, public bodies, and local government.
- The judicial branch are the courts and tribunals, which apply laws and resolve disputes.
- This includes the courts, tribunals, and court personnel.
- The courts are categorized into civil courts, family courts, and criminal courts.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basic structure of the UK legal system.
- Understand different sources of UK law.
- Understand the nature of the UK constitution.
The Legislative
- The UK’s legislative branch is Parliament.
- Parliament consists of three parts: the House of Commons, the House of Lords, and The King.
The Executive
- The executive branch consists of the government, civil service, and public bodies.
- Key figures include the Prime Minister, Cabinet, and other ministers.
The Judicial
- The judicial branch includes the courts, tribunals, and court personnel.
- Different types of courts exist, such as civil courts, family courts, and criminal courts.
The Courts
- Criminal courts aim to enforce standards of behaviour, protect, punish, and rehabilitate.
- Civil courts resolve disputes between individuals.
- Aims to compensate for loss or harm
- Procedures differ between civil and criminal
- Standards of proof vary between criminal (beyond reasonable doubt), civil (on the balance of probability)
- Magistrates' and Crown Courts are criminal courts.
- County Court and High Court are civil courts.
- Civil and criminal procedures and terminology outlined.
Sources of UK Law
- Primary legislation are Acts of Parliament.
- Case law is created from court decisions made by judges.
Constitution of the UK
- The UK constitution is a set of rules outlining its government.
- Questions for analysis of the UK constitution addressed.
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This quiz covers the foundational aspects of the UK legal system, including the separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. It will help you comprehend the structure of Parliament, the role of the government, and the function of courts and tribunals. Test your understanding of UK law sources and constitutional nature.
