Relationships between branches Flashcards
(10 cards)
what is civil law
between individuals/groups and each other – e.g. if you sue somebody for breach of contract, or divorce law, or child custody. Also between individuals and branches of government, where the government may have acted illegally.
what is criminal law
between individuals/groups and the state where crimes have been committed – e.g. theft, murder or fraud
types of criminal courts in order of importance
supreme court
court of appeal
crown court
high court
magistrates court (biggest sentence is 6 months)
type of civil courts and what they are for in order of importance
supreme court - major issues of law
court of appeal - major civil appeals
high court - major cases/minor appeals
county court - family law/minor law suits
tribunials - special law
who deals with political issues
high court and upwards
who are considered senior judges
high court and upwards
what does the european court of human rights deal with
with Human Right Act cases, once they have been through British Law
what does the european court of justice deal with
dealing with EU law, until at least after the transition period
how is statute law created
through acts through parliment
how is common law created
judge made laws due to cases that goes through court