Sources of Law

Question 1

Statute Law

Answer 1

Law made by Parliament Statute law over rules common law if the two clash,

Question 2

Case Law

Answer 2

Law that is based on judges’ decisions in previous similar cases.

Question 3

Common Law

Answer 3

Law made outside Parliament. It has developed over centuries and can be based on custom.

Question 4

Bylaws

Answer 4

Laws made by local authorities that apply to their areas. They do this with the permission of Parliament.

Question 5

Rules and regulations

Answer 5

Made by organisations such as the railways, bus companies, school.

Question 6

International law

Answer 6

The UK is subject to many international agreements and treaties

Question 7

European Law

Answer 7

Mainly law arising from the European Union. Britain plays a part in making these laws.

Question 8

Regulations

Answer 8

Binding on all the member states (They have to be followed)

Question 9

Directives

Answer 9

Binding on all the member states, but the states can decide how they bring them in.

Question 10

Decisions

Answer 10

Binding just on the states or organisations they refer to.

Question 11

Recommendations and opinions

Answer 11

should be followed but are not binding.