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Which of the following is NOT a branch of the UK state?
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the UK state?
- Administrative (correct)
- Judicial
- Executive
- Legislative
The UK legal system follows a civil law system.
The UK legal system follows a civil law system.
False (B)
What is the main function of the Legislative branch in the UK?
What is the main function of the Legislative branch in the UK?
To make laws.
The ______ branch of the UK state is responsible for applying the law to resolve problems and disputes.
The ______ branch of the UK state is responsible for applying the law to resolve problems and disputes.
Match the following elements of the UK government with their corresponding branches of the UK state:
Match the following elements of the UK government with their corresponding branches of the UK state:
Which of the following is a primary source of UK law?
Which of the following is a primary source of UK law?
What is the name given to judge-made laws in the UK?
What is the name given to judge-made laws in the UK?
The House of Lords is the only part of Parliament that can make laws.
The House of Lords is the only part of Parliament that can make laws.
Flashcards
Common Law System
Common Law System
A legal system based on case law and court decisions.
Branches of Government
Branches of Government
The three divisions of the UK government: Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
Legislative Branch
Legislative Branch
The part of government responsible for making laws; in the UK, it's Parliament.
Executive Branch
Executive Branch
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Judicial Branch
Judicial Branch
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Parliament
Parliament
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Primary Legislation
Primary Legislation
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Case Law
Case Law
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Study Notes
Introduction to the English Legal System
- The UK legal system is a common law system
- The UK state is divided into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial
- Power is separated between these branches
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basic structure of the Legal System in the UK
- Understand different sources of law in the UK
- Understand and explain the nature of the Constitution in the UK
The Legislative
- The UK's legislature is Parliament
- Parliament has three parts: The House of Commons, The House of Lords, and The King
The Executive
- The UK Executive is comprised of Government, civil service, and public bodies
- Includes the Prime Minister, Cabinet, Other ministers, Civil service, Public bodies, and Local Government
The Judicial
- The Judicial branch includes: The Courts, Tribunals, and Court Personnel
- Includes Civil Courts, Family Courts, and Criminal Courts
Criminal Law and Courts
- Courts: Magistrates' and Crown Court
- Aims: Enforce standards of behavior, protect, punish and rehabilitate
- Outcomes: Sentences include imprisonment and community service
- Terminology: Prosecute, guilt, etc
- Standard of proof: Beyond reasonable doubt
- Procedure: Arrest and charge by police, prosecution by CPS
Civil Law and Courts
- Courts: County Court and High Court
- Aims: Resolve disputes between individuals
- Outcomes: To compensate for loss or harm caused
- Terminology: Action, liability, etc
- Standard of Proof: On the balance of probability
- Procedure: Decision to bring an action made by claimant
Sources of UK Law
- Primary Legislation: Acts of Parliament
- Case Law: Judge-made laws from court decisions
What is a Constitution?
- A set of rules
- Who for and what do the rules do?
- What rights do people or members have?
- What obligations do these people or members have to fulfil?
Constitution of the UK
- Questions to consider:
- Where is the UK constitution?
- What does it consist of?
- How can we find it?
- How do we feel about this?
- Comparison to other countries?
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