21 Questions
In which case was the 'expressio unius exclusio alterius' rule used?
R v Inhabitants of Sedgley (1831) 2 B & Ad 65
Which is the regulatory body for Barristers in England & Wales?
Bar Standards Board
Under Judicial Review, if a public authority legislates 'beyond their powers,' what ground may a person challenge this legislation?
Substantive Ultra Vires
True or False: Privy Council decisions are binding on England and Wales courts.
False
Which of these is not an example of civil law?
Breach of a Non-Harassment Order
Which of the following is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution?
Conciliation
What does 'Ultra Vires' refer to in legal terminology?
Beyond the powers
Which principle dictates that similar cases should be decided in a similar manner?
Doctrine of precedent
What is the primary function of the Supreme Court in the UK?
Judicial review
Which legal doctrine highlights that a decision should be based on its own facts rather than on previous decisions?
Distinguishing
What is the concept behind the principle of 'separation of powers'?
Dividing government authority among three branches
What happens in the event of a conflict between an Act of Parliament and the European Convention on Human Rights?
Under the Human Rights Act, the UK courts would make a declaration of incompatibility.
Which institution is elected democratically by vote?
The European Parliament
Which court is the lowest in the civil legal system court hierarchy?
County Court
Which statement about Court of Appeal (Civil Division) decisions is true?
Decisions are only binding on future Courts of Appeal (in the Civil Division) if certain exceptions are met.
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
12
Which is not a division of the High Court?
Employment Division
What does CPS stand for?
Crown Prosecution Service
Which statement about EU countries and the Euro currency is false?
All EU countries must use the Euro as their currency.
Which is not an ‘absolute right’ under the ECHR?
No Punishment Without Law
Which stage of the legislation making process comes first?
Committee Stage
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