organisation and key principles

Question 1

which are the superior courts?

Answer 1

supreme court, court of appeal, high court

Question 2

describe the hierarchy of courts and judges:

Answer 2

1. supreme court
2. court of appeal
3. high court
4. crown court, county court
5. magistrates

Question 3

which was the highest court in the UK pre 2009?

Answer 3

the House of Lords

Question 4

what’s the difference between EU law and the ECHR?

Answer 4

EU law deals with areas overseen by the EU, primarily trade and migration between EU member states
the ECHR deals more broadly with individual human rights and tends to attract more publicity and criticism as a result