BESY: THE ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM

What is criminal law?

• It is a form of private law relating to unacceptable conduct

• It settles disputes between individuals

• It is a form of public law relating to unacceptable conduct

• It ensures damages are paid to an injured part

In civil law who is the case brought by?

• The state

• The government

• The defendant

• The claimant

What is the object of criminal law?

• To regulate society through threat of punishment

• To provide financial compensation

• To provide damages

• For the state to oversee cases between individuals

In a civil case the burden of proof is on who?

• The state

• The prosecution

• The claimant

• The defendent

In a criminal case the burden of proof is on who?

• The government

• The prosecution

• Parliament

• The claimant

In a criminal case what is the standard of proof?

• guilt must be shown on the balance of probabilities

• guilt can be shown with a low level of proof

• guilt must be shown through the defendent's behaviour

• guilt must be shown beyond reasonable doubt

Can an appeal be heard in the same court in which the case was first heard?

• Sometimes if it's a minor case

• No

• Yes

• This depends on the judge's decision

Which of the following is not true about using a Tribunal?

• Quicker

• Legal aid is available

• Cheaper

• Case heard by an expert

Parliament consists of?

• house of lords, house of commons, the monarch

• The King

• MP's only

• house of commons

  house of lords

Which of the following is not an example of delegated legislation:

• statutory instruments

• orders in council

• ratio decidendi

• bye-laws