Understanding the Legal System

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*Front:* Legal System

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of rules and institutions for justice

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*Front:* Common Law

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developed by judges through decisions

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*Front:* Statute Law

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made by parliament

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*Front:* Constitution

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principles governing a nation

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*Front:* Precedent

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principle from previous cases

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*Front:* Jurisdiction

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of a court to hear a case

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*Front:* Civil Law

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dealing with disputes between individuals

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*Front:* Criminal Law

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dealing with offences against the state

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*Front:* Plaintiff

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who brings a case to court

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*Front:* Defendant

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accused in a court case