Chapter 9 - What is the Judiciary?

Question 1

Define Civil Law

Answer 1

Concerned with relationships between different individuals and groups (eg. Wills, contracts etc). Tend to result in compensation

Question 2

Define Criminal Law

Answer 2

Deals with crimes of an individual against the state. Can lead to fines or imprisonment

Question 3

What are the main roles of Judges?

Answer 3

Applying Law
Lower level = preside over trial
High Court = serious cases/appeals from lower court
Court of Appeal and higher = clarifying law, settling confusion & HRA
UK Supreme Court= appeals from Appeal court (EU/HRA)

Question 4

Rank judiciary highest to lowest

Answer 4

UK Supreme Court
Court of Appeal
High Court
Crown Court and County Courts

Question 5

Define Common Law

Answer 5

The body of legal precedent resulting from the rulings of senior judges. Also case/judge-made law

Question 6

Define Judicial Review

Answer 6

The process by which judges review the actions of public officials or public bodies in order to determine whether or not they have acted in a manner that is lawful

Question 7

Define the term Judiciary

Answer 7

Refers collectively to the UK judges. All those involved in the administration and application of justice