Classification of English Law Flashcards
1
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Acts of Parliament
aka Statute Law
A
Laws passed by both Houses of Parliament with the assent of the Queen.
2
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Common Law
aka Case Law/Precedent
A
Laws made by judges, embodied in the decisions of past cases.
3
Q
Criminal Law
A
Actions which are forbidden. Committing these actions will attract punishment from the state in the form of a sentence.
4
Q
Civil Law
A
Laws which are actionable in court but do not attract punishment by the state. i.e. are enforced by individuals (private law).
