IFP0650 Introduction To The English Legal System PDF

IFP0650 AN INTRODUCTIO N TO THE ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM  01 02 03 Learning Understand the basic Understand there are Understand...

IFP0650 AN INTRODUCTIO N TO THE ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM  01 02 03 Learning Understand the basic Understand there are Understand and be able to Outcomes structure of different explain the the Legal sources of Law nature of the System in the in the UK Constitution in UK the UK  The UK follows a common law system. The UK state is divided into 3 branches. The Legal Power is separated between these 3 System in branches: The Legislative branch the UK The main function of the Legislative is to make law The Executive branch The main role is to make policy and implement or execute it The Judicial branch Judges apply the law to resolve problems and disputes  The Legislative in the UK is Parliament. There are 3 parts to Parliament : The The House of Commons Legislativ e The House of Lords The King   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 Courts The Tribunals Judicial Court Personnel 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  A set of rules ? Who for and what do the rules do? What is a Constitution? What rights do the people or members have? What obligations do these people or members have to fulfil? The WHERE IS IT? WHAT DOES IT HOW CAN WE CONSIST OF? FIND IT? Constitutio n in the UK HOW DO WE COMPARISON TO FEEL ABOUT OTHER THIS? COUNTRIES This week’s Seminars: Accessing Legal Databases!