Sources Of Law Flashcards
1
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Custom
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Things that have always been done and is made law
2
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EU Law
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Laws made by EU Parliament
3
Q
Case law
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Law made by judges as a result of a former case
4
Q
Statute law
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Laws made by Parliament
Bills become statutes once given Royal Assent
5
Q
Equity
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Adds to common law by creating rules of fairness
6
Q
Treaties
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Agreements between nations which are legally binding
7
Q
Statutory interpretation
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Judges decide when a law applies to a case by deciding the meaning of words within a statute
8
Q
Law reform
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Bodies such as the Law Commission, protest groups and enquiries put pressure on Parliament to change outdated laws
9
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Delegated legislation
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Laws made by bodies other than Parliament but with their authority (E.g. Senedd)
