Law Flashcards
(31 cards)
UK consists of which countries?
- England
- Scotland
- Ireland
- Wales
England is governed by…
UK parliament
Scotland is governed by…
Scottish Parliament
Wales is governed by…
National Assembly for Wales
Ireland is governed by…
Northern Ireland Assembly
2 types of law
Criminal law and civil law
Criminal law is the relationship between (a) and relates to the (b)
(a) an individual and the state (b) regulation of human behaviour
Civil law is the relationships between (a) and relates to the (b)
(a) individuals (b) conduct of human relationships
Criminal law is also called…
Penal law
Criminal law is the (a) with potential for (b) as punishment for failure to comply
(a) bodies of rules (b) severe impositions
Criminal law involve (a) that is considered to be (b)
(a) an action (b) harmful to society as a whole
Civil law deals with (a), in which (b) may be awarded to the victim
(a) disputes between individuals and/or organisations (b) compensation
Civil law will protect and enforce…
the rights of individuals
Primary legislation
Acts of Parliament which lay down general principles
Formal procedure of enactment
‘White paper’, ‘green paper’, setting out proposals and inviting comments, bill, debate, passed
‘White paper’ is when…
The government signals its intention
‘Green paper’ is…
A discussion document
Bill is a…
proposal to introduce new legislation
Formal enactment takes place when the Bill receives…
The ‘Royal Assent’
Most Acts delegate power to other bodies to…
Make detailed rules
Secondary legislation is normally in the form of…
Statutory Instruments
SI are concerned with…
Working detail
SI is not complete in itself but refers back to…
The Act
SI is initiated by a (a) under powers conferred by an (b)
(a) government minister (b) Act
