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Law

This class was created by Brainscape user Greta Mereskeviciute. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

By: Greta Mereskeviciute
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Decks in this class (16)

The Nature Of Law
Definition of civil law,
Example of civil law,
Definition of criminal law
11  cards
Parliamentary Law Making
Who sits in the house of lords,
Who sits in the house of commons,
What act limits house of lords po...
32  cards
Delegated Legislation
What is an enabling act,
What are the three types of deleg...,
Who are orders in councils made by
22  cards
Statutory Interpretation
Three rules regarding statutory i...,
Definition of the literal rule,
Example of the literal rule
30  cards
Judicial Precedent
Definition of the doctrine of pre...,
What are the three types of judic...,
Definition of original precedent
27  cards
Law Reform
What is law reform,
When was the law commission act,
What does the law commission cons...
12  cards
Criminal Courts
Summary offences,
Examples of summary offences,
Triable either way offence
9  cards
Lay Magistrates
Definition of lay magistrates,
What age are lay magistrates,
What are the six key qualities of...
15  cards
Actus Reus
Definition of actus reus,
Definition of conduct crime,
Definition of consequence crime
31  cards
Mens Rea
Definition of mens rea,
Types of intention,
Definition for direct intent
19  cards
No Fault And Strict Liability
Definition of strict liability,
Case for strict liability,
Definition of absolute liability
20  cards
Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person
What act is assault and battery c...,
What types of offences are assaul...,
Maximum sentence and fine for ass...
47  cards
Murder
What types of offence is murder,
Who gave the definition for murder,
What is the actus reus of murder
25  cards
Voluntary Manslaughter
Definition of voluntary manslaughter,
Definition of loss of control,
What act does loss of control com...
28  cards
Involuntary Manslaughter
Definition of involuntary manslau...,
What are the two types of involun...,
Definition of unlawful act mansla...
33  cards
Capacity Defences - Insanity
Definition of insanity,
What case states the rules of ins...,
Structure of insanity
14  cards

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