Questions for SQE Flashcards
(234 cards)
What is the highest court in the United Kingdom?
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.
True or False: The UK Parliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Act 1981 governs the law of negligence in the UK.
Law Reform.
What is the purpose of the Human Rights Act 1998?
To incorporate the rights enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law.
Which court deals with the majority of civil cases in England and Wales?
The County Court.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a source of UK law? A) Statutes B) Common Law C) International Treaties D) Local Customs
D) Local Customs.
What is the legal term for the power of a court to hear a case?
Jurisdiction.
True or False: The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in England and Wales.
True.
What does the term ‘precedent’ mean in UK law?
A legal principle or rule established in a previous case that is binding on or persuasive for a court when deciding subsequent cases.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Act 2005 created the framework for the establishment of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.
Constitutional Reform.
Which body is responsible for making laws in the UK?
Parliament.
True or False: In the UK, a defendant is presumed guilty until proven innocent.
False.
What is meant by ‘common law’?
Law that is derived from judicial decisions instead of from statutes.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of tort? A) Breach of Contract B) Assault C) Theft D) None of the above
B) Assault.
What is the standard of proof required in a civil case in the UK?
The balance of probabilities.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Act 2010 aims to consolidate and simplify discrimination law in the UK.
Equality.
What is the role of a barrister in the UK legal system?
To represent clients in court and provide expert legal advice.
True or False: The role of a solicitor is primarily to represent clients in court.
False.
What does ‘statutory interpretation’ refer to?
The process by which courts interpret and apply legislation.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following courts is higher in the hierarchy? A) Court of Appeal B) High Court C) County Court D) Magistrates’ Court
A) Court of Appeal.
What is a ‘contract’ in legal terms?
A legally binding agreement between two or more parties.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Act 1971 regulates the use of firearms in the UK.
Firearms.
True or False: In UK law, a minor is someone under the age of 18.
True.
What does ‘negligence’ mean?
Failure to take reasonable care to avoid causing injury or loss to another person.