English legal system Flashcards
1
Q
what is common law
A
unwritten law developed form judicial decisions
2
Q
what is statue law
A
law made through parliament
3
Q
what is royal assent
A
the final stage of bill making where the king signs of the bill
4
Q
what is parliament supremacy
A
can legislate on any matter, no parliament can be bound by prervious matters.
5
Q
what is a custodial sentance
A
prison sentence
6
Q
what is the max fine on the crown court
A
there isnt a max fine in the crown court
7
Q
what is a conditional discharge
A
no further offences can be committed on a set amount of time from release
8
Q
what is a absolute discharge
A
where no penalty is imposed
9
Q
what does precedent?
A
Judge made law.
10
Q
what does Obiter Dicta?
A
other things said
11
Q
what is the case law for judicial precedent?
A
Donoghue v Stevenson 1932
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