Legal studies- unit 1 Flashcards
Explain the role of the legal system in achieving social cohesion.
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Outline the principle of fairness.
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Outline the principle of equality
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Outline the principle of access
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distingush between common law and statute law
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One relationship between parliament and the courts is statutory interpretation. Using an example, explain this relationship
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Discuss another feature of this relationship other than statutory interpretation.
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Explain the difference between codification and abrogation. Use examples to illustrate your answer.
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With reference to three reasons, justify the existence of a court hierarchy
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Explain two purposes of criminal law
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Using an example, outline what a strict liability crime is
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Explain the age of criminal responsibility
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Explain the difference between an indictable offence and a summary offence. Using examples to illustrate you answer.
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Distinguish between a principal offender and an accessory.
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Outline four elements of murder.
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Define ‘malice aforethought’
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Describe the purpose of civil law.
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Explain the concept of ‘causation’ in civil law
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Define ‘negligence’
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Outline when a person owes a duty of care.
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Outline 3 elements required to establish liability
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Describe two defences to negligence.
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Explain two limitation of actions that apply to negligence.
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Explain three elements required to establish liability in a defamation case.
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Describe a civil proceeding (class action)
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