Legal Knowledge Quiz: Case Law and Regulatory Bodies

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In which case was the 'expressio unius exclusio alterius' rule used?

  • Duport Steels Ltd v Sirs 1 WLR 142
  • R v Inhabitants of Sedgley (1831) 2 B & Ad 65 (correct)
  • Powell v Kempton Park Racecourse AC 143
  • Pengelley v Bell Punch Co Ltd 1 WLR 1055

Which is the regulatory body for Barristers in England & Wales?

  • Bar Standards Board (correct)
  • Solicitors Regulation Authority
  • Baristas Regulation Authority
  • Crown Prosecution Service

Under Judicial Review, if a public authority legislates 'beyond their powers,' what ground may a person challenge this legislation?

  • Unlawful Ultra Vires
  • Wednesbury Unreasonableness
  • Procedural Ultra Vires
  • Substantive Ultra Vires (correct)

True or False: Privy Council decisions are binding on England and Wales courts.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is not an example of civil law?

<p>Breach of a Non-Harassment Order (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution?

<p>Conciliation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ultra Vires' refer to in legal terminology?

<p>Beyond the powers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle dictates that similar cases should be decided in a similar manner?

<p>Doctrine of precedent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Supreme Court in the UK?

<p>Judicial review (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which legal doctrine highlights that a decision should be based on its own facts rather than on previous decisions?

<p>Distinguishing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept behind the principle of 'separation of powers'?

<p>Dividing government authority among three branches (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the event of a conflict between an Act of Parliament and the European Convention on Human Rights?

<p>Under the Human Rights Act, the UK courts would make a declaration of incompatibility. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which institution is elected democratically by vote?

<p>The European Parliament (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which court is the lowest in the civil legal system court hierarchy?

<p>County Court (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about Court of Appeal (Civil Division) decisions is true?

<p>Decisions are only binding on future Courts of Appeal (in the Civil Division) if certain exceptions are met. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Supreme Court justices are there?

<p>12 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is not a division of the High Court?

<p>Employment Division (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does CPS stand for?

<p>Crown Prosecution Service (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about EU countries and the Euro currency is false?

<p>All EU countries must use the Euro as their currency. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is not an ‘absolute right’ under the ECHR?

<p>No Punishment Without Law (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the legislation making process comes first?

<p>Committee Stage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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