UK Law
What is the supreme court in the UK called?
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court of the United States.
Which international document is considered the cornerstone of human rights?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?
New Zealand (in 1893).
What is the legal term used in the UK for a lawyer who represents clients in court?
A barrister.
Which amendment to the US Constitution guarantees freedom of speech?
The First Amendment.
What is the purpose of the Geneva Conventions?
The Geneva Conventions are a series of four international agreements that form the core of international humanitarian law, establishing legal standards for the treatment of non-combatants in war.
In which country is it illegal to own only one guinea pig?
Switzerland (because they are considered social animals and must have a companion).
Can you be tried twice for the same crime, and is it allowed under UK law?
Double jeopardy means being tried twice for the same crime
This is generally not allowed except under certain circumstances after the Criminal Justice Act 2003.
What is the main function of the Supreme Court of the United States?
To interpret the Constitution and review laws and decisions.
Which body is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights?
The European Court of Human Rights.
What is the name of the law that bans chewing gum in Singapore?
The Control of Manufacture Act.
What is the legal term for the written statement of facts submitted by each party in a civil case in the UK?
A "pleading."
What is the term for a written law passed by a legislative body in the US?
A statute.
Which human rights organization was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 for its efforts to ban landmines?
International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL).
In which country is it illegal to wear high heels in some historical sites to prevent damage?
Greece
Which statute is considered the foundation of the British constitution, establishing the supremacy of Parliament?
The Bill of Rights 1689.
Which branch of the US government is responsible for making laws?
The Legislative Branch (Congress).
Which international organization monitors human rights abuses worldwide and publishes an annual report?
Amnesty International.
Which country has no official legal drinking age
Angola (though restrictions exist for purchasing alcohol).