Lecture 3: Introduction to English Legal System

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This lecture introduces the English legal system, highlighting its three branches (legislative, executive, and judicial), along with the constitution and primary sources of law. It also emphasizes the importance of different legal databases.

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IFP0650 AN INTRODUCTIO N TO THE ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM Learning Outcomes The Legal System in the UK The Legislativ e  The Executive in the UK is the The Government, civil service and public bodies. Executive  Prime Minister...

IFP0650 AN INTRODUCTIO N TO THE ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM Learning Outcomes The Legal System in the UK The Legislativ e  The Executive in the UK is the The Government, civil service and public bodies. Executive  Prime Minister  Cabinet  Other ministers  Civil service  Public bodies  Local Government The Judicial The Courts  The Civil Courts  The Family Courts  The Criminal Courts The Courts The main sources of UK Law are: Where do the 1.Primary Legislation Act of Parliament – enacted by Laws Parliament come 2.Case Law from? Judge-made Laws – decisions made by Judges in Court What is a Constitution? The Constitutio n in the UK This week’s Seminars: Accessing Legal Databases!

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