Session 1, rule of law Flashcards
1
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What are the rules of law
A
- legality: state can’t act outside its powers
- legal certainty : laws must be clear and accessible
- equality : nobody is above the laws
2
Q
What is legislation
A
Laws passed by Uk parliament, decided by House of Commons and lords then royal assent by monarch
3
Q
Which court is in charge of criminal law
A
Crown court
4
Q
Which court is in charge of civil law
A
High court
5
Q
Differences between norms and laws
A
- norms are developed over time
- laws MUST be obeyed
- norm are enforced by community disaproval
6
Q
What counts as criminal law
A
A person who commits a crime against the state
7
Q
What counts as civil law
A
Private disputes
8
Q
Who starts criminal cases and what is the outcome if found guilty
A
Crown prosecution service starts criminal cases and if found guilty it will go on persons record
9
Q
Who starts civil cases and what’s the outcome if found guilty
A
Started by individual and if found guilty payment will be made
10
Q
What are the sources of law
A
- Custom: rule/ behaviour which develops in community
- Common law: unwritten and developed from customs
- Statute: act of parliament
