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Question 1

Statue Law

Answer 1

Law made by the parliament (House of Representatives)

Question 2

Main role of the high court is…

Answer 2

To interpret and uphold the law.

Question 3

Sources of international law are…

Answer 3

• customs
• declarations
• treaties
• legal decisions
• legal writings

Question 4

List the organisations involved in international law:

Answer 4

UN, General Assembly, Security Council, ICJ

Question 5

General Assembly

Answer 5

Main body of the UN, made up of members from all the states. Discuss and make recommendations.

Question 6

Security Council

Answer 6

Arm of the UN responsible for maintaining world peace & security. Has final say about discussed matters. Includes the permanent members!

Question 7

International Court of Justice

Answer 7

Judicial body of the UN. Settles handles between states and advisory proceedings where the General Assembly or Security Council requests an opinion.

Question 8

What are the three ‘arms’ of government?

Answer 8

1. legislature - law makers (parliament, House of Representatives)
2. executive - the ministers (administer laws made by parliament)
3. judiciary - courts which interpret and apply the law

Question 9

Elements of crime…

Answer 9

1. ACTUS REUS- the act
2. MENS REA - the guilty mind
3. CAUSATION - did the act cause direct harm?