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Define the term 'hansard'.

An official written record all parliament documents and debates.

Define the term 'social cohesion'.

The strength of relationships and the sense of unity among member of a community.

Define the term 'statute law'.

Law made by parliament. Also known as an Act of Parliament or a legislation.

Define the term 'common law'.

<p>Law made by judges when resolving a dispute. Also known as a judge made law or a case law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the term 'precedent'.

<p>The rule that a legal principle that has been established by a superior court should be followed in similar case by that court and other courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the term 'statutory interpretation'.

<p>The process by which judges give meaning to words or phrases in an Act of Parliament in order to help resolve cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Distinguish between parliament and government.

<p>The parliament is a legislative body, responsible for making and passing laws, consisting of elected representatives, whereas the government is the ruling authority led by the Prime Minister and ministers, responsible for implementing and administering those laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Distinguish between statute law and common law.

<p>Statute law refers to laws that are written by a legislative body, such as a parliament, whereas, common law, is developed by judges decisions made in courts. It is based on precedents set by judges in previous cases and is often used to fill in gaps where no statute law exists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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