Legal studies- unit 1

Question 1

Explain the role of the legal system in achieving social cohesion.

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Question 2

Outline the principle of fairness.

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2

Question 3

Outline the principle of equality

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2

Question 4

Outline the principle of access

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2

Question 5

distingush between common law and statute law

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2

Question 6

One relationship between parliament and the courts is statutory interpretation. Using an example, explain this relationship

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Question 7

Discuss another feature of this relationship other than statutory interpretation.

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Question 8

Explain the difference between codification and abrogation. Use examples to illustrate your answer.

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4

Question 9

With reference to three reasons, justify the existence of a court hierarchy

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Question 10

Explain two purposes of criminal law

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Question 11

Using an example, outline what a strict liability crime is

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Question 12

Explain the age of criminal responsibility

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4

Question 13

Explain the difference between an indictable offence and a summary offence. Using examples to illustrate you answer.

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3

Question 14

Distinguish between a principal offender and an accessory.

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3

Question 15

Outline four elements of murder.

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4

Question 16

Define ‘malice aforethought’

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Question 17

Describe the purpose of civil law.

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Question 18

Explain the concept of ‘causation’ in civil law

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Question 19

Define ‘negligence’

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Question 20

Outline when a person owes a duty of care.

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Question 21

Outline 3 elements required to establish liability

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3

Question 22

Describe two defences to negligence.

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4

Question 23

Explain two limitation of actions that apply to negligence.

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Question 24

Explain three elements required to establish liability in a defamation case.

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3

Question 25

Describe a civil proceeding (class action)

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