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MEDIA LAW NCTJ 3 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ what kind of law is based on the custom of the realm and the decisions of judges through the centuries rather than on Acts of Parliament? common law what kind of law is the system by which reports of previous cases and judges' interpretations of the common law are used as precedents where the legally material facts are similar? case law what is another term for an an act of parliament / primary legislation, used by judges l...

CISI – Regulations Final Exam Study Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (LATEST 2024] Criminal offence: General defences insider dealing - CORRECT ANSWER No advantage was expected. A belief that the information had been widely disclosed Would have dealt anyway Did not expect the recipient to deal Special defences : insider dealing - CORRECT ANSWER Stabilisation Market information Market makers in the ordinary course of business If a UK company offers an inducement to a foreign agent ...

NCTJ Essential Media Law Exam With Verified Solutions Contempt of Court a criminal offense punishable by up to 2 years in prison or an unlimited fine Strict liability crimes intention of the person who's posting is not relevant Suing where civil action begins, where one party accuses another party of committing a civil wrongdoing (different from criminal ruling) Libel defamation of a person Crown Prosecution Service - independent prosecution service (separate from the ...

WJEC Criminology Unit 3 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade QUESTION When can a case be decided by judges, without a jury? Answer: Since the Criminal Justice Act 2003, a case can be heard without a jury if it is believed that the case will be complex, or long, or that jury tampering may occur. QUESTION Who can be called for jury duty? Answer: Between 18-75.Have no criminal convictions. Resident in the UK for 5 or more year...

NCTJ Media Law what kind of law is based on the custom of the realm and the decisions of judges through the centuries rather than on Acts of Parliament? - correct answer common law what kind of law is the system by which reports of previous cases and judges' interpretations of the common law are used as precedents where the legally material facts are similar? - correct answer case law what is another term for an an act of parliament / primary legislation, used by judges later on? - corre...

2024 Solicitors and Barristers EXAM latest update 2024 FINAL PASS A+ How many barristers are employed by the CPS? - ANSWER3000 What are Barristers referred to as? - ANSWER-'The Bar' What is 'direct access'? - ANSWER-barristers approached directly by a client (this can be in any area of law EXCEPT family or criminal law) What is the 'cab bank rule'? - ANSWER-barristers can't refuse a case if it's in their area of specialism and they're free but can refuse if a barrister has be...

What are external forms of social control? (1) - Answer- Within society we have external pressures that persuade us to conform to the rules. §For example, if we do not do our homework, teachers may give us a detention. Can we think of any other examples? - Parents grounding us or taking away phones. -Boss firing us because we are always late. -Police presence makes society act a certain way These are examples of external social control. What are external forms of social contr...

Criminology Unit 2 AC1 1. What is the social definition of criminal behaviour? - [ANSWER] When society thinks or says an act is a crime, then it becomes one. Crimes have consequences which can harm communities at large or one or more people in it. Many crimes including sex offences are disapproved by society. However, it is difficult to come to one whole social definition as opinions change in different places. In the UK it is illegal to have sex under the age of 16, but in Bangladesh fo...

WJEC Criminology - U4 Exam Questions And Answers (Graded A+) Latest Update 2024 outline Fred west case and theories linked - answer14-16+ killed 2 assaulted 1+ raped Criminal Charges 12 counts of murder dismembered bodies was found in patio of home did this with wife rose who ran a prostitution placee theories : social learning - rumored freds mom introduced to sex at early age trough bestiality this is social learning's crimes where sexually motivated brain damage - link to phineas...

FCA UK Regulation Sample Exam Which of the following is TRUE for a regulated firm under Money Laundering rules and regulations? - Staff must be trained to recognise and deal with suspicious transactions Under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, criminal property is defined as - any benefit derived from criminal behaviour Under what legislative framework can certain consumer bodies alert the FCA to supercomplaints? - Financial Services Act 2012 The FCA`s COBS rules apply to: - a UK inv...