Definitions Flashcards
Defamation
Damaging someone’s image
Civil law
arguments between two parties (individuals/organisations) for which monetary damages can be paid e.g. medical negligence, breach of copyright
Criminal law
crimes against society e.g. theft, robbery, murder
Precedent/case law
Evolves over time - judges use previous cases
Statute law
developed in parliament
Common law
laws we’ve always had since the Middle Ages
European Convention on Human Rights
European Laws
Charge (criminal)
Formal accusation giving details of the crime
Prosecute (criminal)
Institute or conduct legal proceedings against a person or organisation
Claimant (civil)
Person who is taking the civil action
Defendant (criminal and civil)
The person accused (criminal) - or the party whom action is being taken (civil)
Solicitor (criminal & civil)
Legal representative who deals with the client and does the background work etc.
Barrister (Criminal and civil)
Legal representative who represents in court
Counsel
Collective name for barristers
Sue (Civil)
Take proceedings against someone (usually money)
Damages (civil)
The amount of money paid in a civil case
Claim form (civil)
Starts a civil action
Tort (civil)
A civil wrong - what you are suing for
Injunction (civil)
A court order forcing someone to do or stop doing something
Settlement (civil)
If the civil case is settled before trial (not admitting liability)
Found or held liable (civil)
Have to pay damages
Admitted liability (civil)
Have to pay damages
If a defendant wants to appeal against the verdict of summary
trial, in which court will this appeal be heard?
Crown Court
What court would you have a summary trial at?
Magistrates ‘ Court
What is the Juries Law 1974
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
