English Legal System

Question 1

what are 2 alternatives to civil courts?

Answer 1

ADR or tribunals

Question 2

What are the 3 civil court tracks and what are the damages associated with each?

Answer 2

small claims < £10,000
Fast tracks £10,000 —> £25,000
Multi-track > £25,000

Question 3

Who reformed the civil courts and when?

Answer 3

Lord Woolfe, 1990s

Question 4

What is law repeal?

Answer 4

removing unnecessary laws

Question 5

what is codifacation

Answer 5

compiling all legislation into one “code”

Question 6

what are the 4 aims of the law commission?

Answer 6

ensure law is:
fair
modern
simple
cost-effective

Question 7

what is a white paper?

Answer 7

informative document about proposed legislation

Question 8

what is a green paper?

Answer 8

Draft bill

Question 9

what types of crimes dont require fault

Answer 9

strict and absolute liability

Question 10

why do crimes require fault?

Answer 10

without fault, its just an accident

Question 11

what does ADR stand for?

Answer 11

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Question 12

what is jeremy Bentham’s view on utilitarianism?

Answer 12

the morality of an actions is determined by the value or consequence it brings

Question 13

what is aristotle’s theory on distributive wealth?

Answer 13

a just society will distribute wealth based on the contribution made to society

Question 14

what are the 3 ways of funding a civil case?

Answer 14

Own resources
insurance
Conditional win fees

Question 15

what are some examples of a scenario where negotiation may be used?

Answer 15

noise complaints
faulty goods
bad service from tradesperson

Question 16

what does the literal rule assume?

Answer 16

perfect drafting by parliament

Question 17

who do public bills affect?

Answer 17

the public

Question 18

do private members bills become acts often?

Answer 18

no

Question 19

how many divisions of tribunals are there

Answer 19

7

Question 20

who chooses what needs to be reformed?

Answer 20

Lord chancellor and the Law Commission

Question 21

what were the 3 main issues for lord Woolfe?

Answer 21

cost, delay and complexity

Question 22

what was Karl Marx’ theory on distributive wealth

Answer 22

from each, according to his ability, to each, according to his need