UK Legal System

Beginner UK law

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Cards In This Set

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A person who decides what sentence is given to a convicted criminal
Judge
A group of people who decide if someone is innocent or guilty
Jury
A person who has the power of a judge and jury
Magistrate
Someone is innocent until proven...
Guilty
A lawyer who generally works in an office
Solicitor
A lawyer who generally works in court
Barrister
The type of law which involves criminals and the police
Criminal Law
The type of law which involves disputes between two people, companies or organisations
Civil Law
The place where judges and magistrates work
Court
What happens in a court
Trial
Which legal systems exist in the UK?
English law, Northern Ireland law, Scots law and EU law