Misc. 2 - Intro to Medical Law Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 main types of law categorised depending on who made it?
A
Statute Law
Common Law
2
Q
Who creates Statute Law?
A
The parliament i.e. “acts of parliament”
3
Q
Who creates Common Law?
A
Judges/ courts
4
Q
What are the 3 basic types of law categorised by who the accuser is?
A
Criminal law
Civil law
Other sources (laws that apply to specific groups i.e. GMC)
5
Q
Who is the accuser in criminal law?
A
The state
6
Q
What are the penalties in criminal law?
A
Fines or imprisonment
7
Q
What of the 2 main types of law depending on who made it is criminal law?
A
Usually statute law but can be common law e.g. assault
8
Q
Who is the accuser in civil law?
A
A person
9
Q
What are the penalties in civil war?
A
Financial e.g. compensation (no imprisonment)
