Where Do Laws Come From Flashcards
What do the judges do?
They make laws that the become custom for people (common law) including for murder and contracts
Can local authorities pass laws?
Yes, small local laws called by-laws
Where is the International Court of Justice?
Peace Palace in the Hauge, Netherlands
How many judges are there at ICJ?
15
What does the ICJ do?
Helps settle disputes between states and countries
What is also in Hauge?
The International Criminal Court
What are the 2 types of laws?
Civil and criminal law
What is civil law?
Laws including about employment, consumer rights and disputes with other people
What is the outcome of civil law?
Financial compensation
What does criminal law deal with?
If a crime has been committed and what punishment should apply
What does the Gardaí do if they think a crime has been committed?
They put a book of evidence together and send it to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)
What does the DPP do?
Decide if case will go to trial
What are the most common forms of punishment?
Fines, imprisonment, community service and penalty points on a driver’s license
