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Defamation

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Damaging someone’s image

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Civil law

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arguments between two parties (individuals/organisations) for which monetary damages can be paid e.g. medical negligence, breach of copyright

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Criminal law

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crimes against society e.g. theft, robbery, murder

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Precedent/case law

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Evolves over time - judges use previous cases

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Statute law

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developed in parliament

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Common law

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laws we’ve always had since the Middle Ages

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European Convention on Human Rights

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European Laws

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Charge (criminal)

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Formal accusation giving details of the crime

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Prosecute (criminal)

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Institute or conduct legal proceedings against a person or organisation

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Claimant (civil)

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Person who is taking the civil action

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Defendant (criminal and civil)

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The person accused (criminal) - or the party whom action is being taken (civil)

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Solicitor (criminal & civil)

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Legal representative who deals with the client and does the background work etc.

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Barrister (Criminal and civil)

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Legal representative who represents in court

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Counsel

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Collective name for barristers

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Sue (Civil)

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Take proceedings against someone (usually money)

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Damages (civil)

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The amount of money paid in a civil case

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Claim form (civil)

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Starts a civil action

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Tort (civil)

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A civil wrong - what you are suing for

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Injunction (civil)

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A court order forcing someone to do or stop doing something

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Settlement (civil)

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If the civil case is settled before trial (not admitting liability)

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Found or held liable (civil)

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Have to pay damages

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Admitted liability (civil)

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Have to pay damages

23
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If a defendant wants to appeal against the verdict of summary
trial, in which court will this appeal be heard?

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Crown Court

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What court would you have a summary trial at?

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Magistrates ‘ Court

25
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What is the Juries Law 1974

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Forbids the seeking and/or disclosure of statements made, opinions expressed, arguments advanced, votes cast. Jurors would also breach the law by revealing this information

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