What are a citizen's rights and responsibilites within the legal system? Flashcards
1
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What is common law????
A
Law based upon judges’ rulings in court
2
Q
The justice system contains of 5 sub-parts, name them.
A
1 the police 2 the judiciary 3 legal representatives 4 criminal and civil law courts 5 tribunals and dispute resolution
3
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What is meant by judiciary????
A
The part of the UK system of governance that is responsible for its legal system and that consists of all the judges in its of law.
4
Q
What is meant criminal law????
A
The type of law where individuals are charges by the state with an offence and if found guilty are punished by said state.
5
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What is meant by civil law????
A
The type of law that deals and distributes between individuals where damages are awarded.
6
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What are the core operational duties of the police?
A
A) Protecting life and property
B) Preserving order
C) Preventing the commission of offences
D) Bringing offenders to justice
