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[Show more]Common Law Law comes from cases heard by judges Made by judges all over the country 
Statutes Made by parliament Law is put into force and everyone has to follow it 
Act of Parliament Made by those that the people vote for in the House of Lords and House of Commons 
Actus Reus Guilty Act 
Mens Rea G...
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Add to cartCommon Law Law comes from cases heard by judges Made by judges all over the country 
Statutes Made by parliament Law is put into force and everyone has to follow it 
Act of Parliament Made by those that the people vote for in the House of Lords and House of Commons 
Actus Reus Guilty Act 
Mens Rea G...
Vaughan v Vaughan (1973) Dictionaries of the time - correct definition if molest 
Cheeseman v DPP Literal rule - Plain meaning of 'passenger' was someone passing through. 
Whiteley v Chappell Literal rule - The d was charged with 'impersonating any person entitled to vote' using the rule d was f...
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Add to cartVaughan v Vaughan (1973) Dictionaries of the time - correct definition if molest 
Cheeseman v DPP Literal rule - Plain meaning of 'passenger' was someone passing through. 
Whiteley v Chappell Literal rule - The d was charged with 'impersonating any person entitled to vote' using the rule d was f...
What are the courts of first instance for civil cases? County Court and High Court 
In what act are the procedural rules set out for County Courts? County Courts Act 1984 
What cases do County Courts have jurisdiction over? All small track, some fast track (up to £25,000) and multi track cases (dep...
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Add to cartWhat are the courts of first instance for civil cases? County Court and High Court 
In what act are the procedural rules set out for County Courts? County Courts Act 1984 
What cases do County Courts have jurisdiction over? All small track, some fast track (up to £25,000) and multi track cases (dep...
Name the regulatory body for barristers, where it can refer cases to, and available sanctions The independent Bar Standards Board was set up and regulates the profession of barristers. It sets out training and entry standards; a code of conduct which barristers should comply with. It investigates an...
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Add to cartName the regulatory body for barristers, where it can refer cases to, and available sanctions The independent Bar Standards Board was set up and regulates the profession of barristers. It sets out training and entry standards; a code of conduct which barristers should comply with. It investigates an...
Role of Judge To make decisions in respect of disputes. They must do this in a fair, unbiased way, applying the law and the legal rules of England and Wales. 
Superior judges Justices of the Supreme Court. Lord Justices of Appeal (Court of Appeal). High Court Judges are split into 3 sections : Queen...
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Add to cartRole of Judge To make decisions in respect of disputes. They must do this in a fair, unbiased way, applying the law and the legal rules of England and Wales. 
Superior judges Justices of the Supreme Court. Lord Justices of Appeal (Court of Appeal). High Court Judges are split into 3 sections : Queen...
What are the basic qualifications for a jury? -aged between 18 and 75 -registered as a parliamentary or local government elector -a resident of the united kingdom for 5 years after your 13th birthday 
Why may someone be excused for having a lack of capacity? -might not be able to speak/understand En...
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Add to cartWhat are the basic qualifications for a jury? -aged between 18 and 75 -registered as a parliamentary or local government elector -a resident of the united kingdom for 5 years after your 13th birthday 
Why may someone be excused for having a lack of capacity? -might not be able to speak/understand En...
Powell v Kempton 1899 If a ring at a racecourse fell under the terms "house, office, room or other places" - decided not. 
R v Inhabitants of Sedgley 1831 If "lands, houses and coal mines: included other types of mine -decided it excluded application to others 
Muir v Keay 1875 "For public refre...
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Add to cartPowell v Kempton 1899 If a ring at a racecourse fell under the terms "house, office, room or other places" - decided not. 
R v Inhabitants of Sedgley 1831 If "lands, houses and coal mines: included other types of mine -decided it excluded application to others 
Muir v Keay 1875 "For public refre...
Legal rules Laws created by institutions within the legal system and enforced by the legal system 
Civil Law Private disputes between individuals and/or businesses 
Law A body of enforceable rules governing relationships among individuals and between individuals and their society. 
norms of behavior...
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Add to cartLegal rules Laws created by institutions within the legal system and enforced by the legal system 
Civil Law Private disputes between individuals and/or businesses 
Law A body of enforceable rules governing relationships among individuals and between individuals and their society. 
norms of behavior...
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