English Common Law (II)

English Common Law (II)

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Professional Development, English

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walter mickey

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1.

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Primary legislation

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This legislation consists of Acts of Parliament or statute.

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Secondary legislation

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Law created by government ministers under powers given to them by an Act of Parliament. Also known as delegated legislation.

3.

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Separation of Powers

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The constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in any person or institution. It divides governmental authority into three branches: legislative, executive and judiciary.

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Statute

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A law that has been approved by both Houses of Parliament and has been given Royal Assent by the Monarch. Also known as an Act of Parliament.

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Statutory instrument

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A type of delegated (or secondary) legislation.

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Statutory interpretation

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The process by which courts interpret and apply legislation.

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Trial Court

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A court where cases are tried in the first place, as opposed to an appellate court.

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