Judiciary Flashcards
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Civil law
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Laws dealing with disputes between individuals or groups, who seek compensation
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Judicial review
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Process which enables judges to overrule previous decisions and laws, especially if they run counter to key principles, e.g. Human Rights Act (1998)
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Lord Chancellor
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Also the Secretary of State for Justice (since the Constitutional Reform Act, 2005) with responsibility for the prison system
4
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Lord Chief Justice
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This person has responsibility for judges and the system of courts
5
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Home Secretary
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This person has responsibility for police and security
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Criminal law
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Laws which deal with crimes and offences against the state. Court cases aim to punish those who have broken the law
