Sources Of Law

Question 1

Criminal justice process

Answer 1

Arrest, Questioning, Charged, Crown Prosecution Service, Court

Question 2

Crown prosecution service

Answer 2

They don’t just prosecute the defendant, but make sure they are lawfully prosecuted and trialed. ‘Is there enough evidence? Is it in the public’s interest to proceed with the trail?’ are questions asked by the CPS.

Question 3

Origins of Law

Answer 3

Custom
Common
Statute

Question 4

Custom Law

Answer 4

The law evolves in response to changing norms and values. People’s behaviours are regulated by informal social control. These rules harden into rights and subsequently adapt as laws. It’s very uncommon nowadays.

Question 5

Common Law

Answer 5

As judicial decisions in higher courts are made, precedent is created. Customs hardened into ‘common law’.

Question 6

Statute Law

Answer 6

Laws made through the UK parliament: the monarch, House of Commons, House of Lords. Statutes can be created, reformed or abolished and often link to common law.