Introduction to law

Question 1

Definition of law

Answer 1

1. A command issued from a superior to an inferior and enforced by sanctions
2. the body of principles recognised and applied by the state in the administration of justice

Question 2

Types of law

Answer 2

International law and national law. National law is split into public law like criminal law, administrative law and constitutional law. & private law like family law, tort law, contract law, company law and many others.

Question 3

What does tort law include?

Answer 3

personal injury and negligence

Question 4

What does contract law include?

Answer 4

buying and selling

Question 5

What does employment law include?

Answer 5

redundancy/ unfair dismissal

Question 6

What does family law include?

Answer 6

divorce, splitting affairs, care of children

Question 7

What does criminal law regulate?

Answer 7

Criminal law regulates conduct considered being against the state and the general interest of society

Question 8

What does civil law regulate?

Answer 8

Civil law regulates individual conduct. Civil law helps maintain order by upholding individual rights by compensating the ‘victim’.

Question 9

What are British Values?

Answer 9

‘democracy, rule of law, individual liberty and respect for all faiths and beliefs’.