2024 - revision cards Flashcards
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what are the three jurisdiction within the United kingdom
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a) England and wales
b) scotland
c) Northern Ireland
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what are the several sources of law in the English legal system
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1) common law
2) acts of parliament
3) statutory instruments
4) EU law
5) customs
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what is common law
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Also known as case law or precedent.
- what the courts are binded by or can be influenced by the provisons if the facts of the case are similar or the same.
4
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what is stautory instruments
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a form of legislation which allows the provisions of the Act to be brought into force or altered without parliament having to pass a new act
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