section II Flashcards
Glossary (15 cards)
LEGAL MEANING
Legislation which is introduced now but backdated to cover offences that occurred in earlier times
LEGAL TERM
retroactive legislation
LEGAL MEANING
A re-offender
LEGAL TERM
recidivist
LEGAL MEANING
The legitimate and proper conduct in the performance of an act or duty.
LEGAL TERM
Due Diligence.
LEGAL MEANING
Laws made by non-parliamentary bodies, such as government departments and by-laws made by local councils
LEGAL TERM
Subordinate Legislation.
LEGAL MEANING
When an alleged offender taken into police custody with the intent of being charged with a criminal sentence.
LEGAL TERM
Arrest
LEGAL TERM
Rule Of Law.
LEGAL MEANING
No one is above the law.
LEGAL TERM
Precedent
LEGAL MEANING
A legal decision that serves as a rule or guide for future cases with similar issues.
LEGAL MEANING
To test the evidence presented in a case, to cast doubt.
LEGAL TERM
cross-examination
LEGAL MEANING
Originated from the duels of the knights. Two opposing sides present their case and test their opponents case.
LEGAL TERM
Adversarial Process
LEGAL TERM
IGO’S
LEGAL MEANING
Organizations made up of member states, created by treaties or agreements, to work together on common goals.
EXAMPLES
- United Nations ( UN )
- World Health Organization ( WHO )
LEGAL MEANING
Lumley successfully sought an injunction to stop the Wagner from singing for other employers.
LEGAL TERM
Case of Lumley v Wagner
Injunction
LEGAL MEANING
The Family Court and The Industrial Court are two courts in this level.
LEGAL TERM
specialist courts
LEGAL MEANING
The Local, District and Supreme Court.
LEGAL TERM
Hierarchal Court System
LEGAL MEANING
Coroner’s Court, Children’s Court & the Drug Court.
LEGAL TERM
special jurisdiction courts
LEGAL TERM
Royal Assent
LEGAL MEANING
Royal Assent is a Formal approval by a monarch allowing a bill to become law.
