revison law and citizens

Question 1

laws and rights

non legal rules

Answer 1

Non-legal rules apply to a group or organisation, but not to society as a whole. The members of the group
agree to be bound by the rules, which do not have the force of law.

Question 2

laws and rights

legal rules

Answer 2

Legal rules apply to all members of society and include criminal and civil law.

Question 3

The principles of our legal system

Answer 3

All individuals are equal before the law

Individuals have the right to a fair hearing

The judiciary (the court system) is independent and impartial

Individuals have the right to a reasonable appeal

Question 4

Criminal Law

Answer 4

Criminal law is concerned with cases in which a person has committed an
offence against the wellbeing of the community. It includes offences against:

Question 5

civil law

Answer 5

Civil law is concerned with cases in which there is a dispute between two private

individuals. (For the purpose of the law, a corporation or a company is considered

to be an individual.) The courts hear civil cases in order to determine the rights of

individuals and to settle the dispute.