General Flashcards
When was Sir William Blackstone alive?
1723-1780
When did the uk become part of the EU?
1972
Why did sir William Blackstone write?
Commentaries on the law of England 1765-1769
What constitutes the written law?
Judicial decisions
How do statutes affect inconsistent law?
The override
How is it justifiable that parliament creates supreme law?
It is a democratic body elected by the people
Who was Sir Edward Coke?
Chief Justice of the kings bench
What is the HRA?
The human rights act 1998
What is the ECA?
The European communities Act 1972
How did the HRA domesticate the ECHR?
Convention rights are part of English law
What was the purpose of the HRA?
To redress the balance between the courts and parliament
3 principles of fair trial rights
Relate to Integrity of procedure
Inform participation of the parties
Inform principle if open justice
2 fundamental rules of natural justice in civil cases
Right to be heard
Rule against bias
What is the normative theory
Z
Does article 6 privilege criminal or civil?
Criminal
What does Independent and impartial relate to
The integrity principle
Databases
Lexis library
West law
Cambridge journals
Just cite
Constitutional reform act
2005
Why is legal discourse about?
Authority. Previously decided definitions and interpretations
Are county courts bound by their own decisions?
No
What is per incuriam?
Z