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What is one key difference between civil law and criminal law?
What is one key difference between civil law and criminal law?
Which stage is NOT part of the legislative process of how a Bill becomes an Act?
Which stage is NOT part of the legislative process of how a Bill becomes an Act?
Which court has jurisdiction over serious criminal cases in Ireland?
Which court has jurisdiction over serious criminal cases in Ireland?
What is the primary duty of a solicitor in the Irish legal system?
What is the primary duty of a solicitor in the Irish legal system?
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Which of the following best defines a statutory instrument (S.I.)?
Which of the following best defines a statutory instrument (S.I.)?
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Which entity is primarily responsible for overseeing the prosecution of criminal cases in Ireland?
Which entity is primarily responsible for overseeing the prosecution of criminal cases in Ireland?
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What is the fundamental role of a jury in a criminal case?
What is the fundamental role of a jury in a criminal case?
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What is a significant feature of mediation as a dispute resolution method?
What is a significant feature of mediation as a dispute resolution method?
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Study Notes
Module Information
- Module Title: Irish Legal System
- Module Code: LEGS6001
- School: Business
- Programme Title: Various (Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business [Hons] in Accounting, Higher Certificate in Business, Higher Certificate in Business Studies)
- Programme Codes: Several codes listed for different programs
- External Examiners: Dr. Liam Thornton, Louise P. Murphy, Karen McCarthy
- Internal Examiners: Not listed
- Instructions: Answer 3 questions
- Duration: 2 hours
- Sitting: Semester One Winter 2016
Exam Questions
- Question 1: Explain the differences between civil and criminal law and why the distinction is important (20 marks)
- Question 2: Write a note on two of the following:
- The legislative process (how a Bill becomes an Act)
- Statutory Instruments (S.I.s)
- Rules of statutory interpretation
- Judicial precedent (10 marks each)
- Question 3:
- Outline the civil and criminal jurisdiction of the High Court and the Central Criminal Court, use case law examples to illustrate your answer (12 marks)
- Describe the roles of a solicitor and barrister in the Irish legal system (8 marks)
- Question 4: Write a note on two of the following:
- Summary trial
- The role of the Director of Public Prosecutions
- The role of the Jury in a criminal case
- Criminal legal aid (2 x 10 marks)
- Question 5: Write a note on two of the following:
- Arbitration
- Mediation
- The Injuries Board (10 marks each)
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This quiz assesses your understanding of the Irish Legal System, focusing on key distinctions between civil and criminal law. You will explore the legislative process, statutory instruments, and jurisdictional aspects of law. Each question requires detailed explanations to demonstrate your knowledge in this field.
