C1) Legal Principles and International Law Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is Statue Law ?
Laws made by parliament through direct/delegated legislation
What is Case Law?
Law which has been developed over time by judges when deciding the the outcome of cases brought before the courts
What is the three track system and the £ limits
Small claims track - up to £10,000
The fast track up to £25,000 expected to last no more than one day
The Multitrack over £25,000 and or complex claims
What is Arbitration ?
A civil dispute settled by an independent person
Who are the parties in a civil law case?
Claimant and Defendant
What are civil law cases decided on?
Probability
What is Legislation that authorises a government minister or department to create the detail of the law is 3 known as?
Delegated Legislation
When does UNCISG not apply?
When the buyer provides most of the materials for the goods
During UNCISG where does risk to the goods pass from the seller to the buyer in contracts where carriage is included?
When goods are passed to the first carrier
In Sharia law, what is Riba?
The concept of unlawful Gain
Which of the following may be used to resolve disputes, even after court proceedings have been 11 commenced? Negotiation (1) Expert determination (2) Mediation (3) Adjudication
D All of them, There is nothing to prevent the parties from continuing to settle the dispute themselves and the courts will actively encourage alternative forms of dispute resolution.
Obtaining an apology is a possible remedy under alternative dispute resolution.
True or False
True
What is arbitration
Arbitration is a formal, legally binding process where a neutral third party (the arbitrator) resolves a dispute outside of court.
Are mediation and conciliation agreements legally binding?
no
There are two fundamental aspects to sustainability, impacts and dependencies.
Which aspect do human rights come under? Impacts or Dependencies
Impacts - The activities of an organisation may IMPACT an individuals Human Rights
