Vocabulary
Истец
Ответчик
Claimant
Defendant
What are the 2 types of lawyers in the UK?
Barristers and solicitors
What is the highest court in the UK?
The Supreme Court
Is there a punishment in civil law?
No, it’s compensatory
Name branches of public law?
Administrative, constitutional, criminal
Начать дело
To start a case
What should a solicitor do to represent their clients in the higher courts?
Get a certificate in advocacy
Can the High Court of Justice work as an appellate jurisdiction?
Yes
Name the participants of a civil trial
Claimant and defendant
Is there a codified written constitution in the uk?
No
Выполнить условия договора
To fulfil a contract
In which courts can a barrister work?
All kind of courts
What is the name of the court that deals with crimes committed by people under 18?
Youth Court
Name the participants of the criminal trial
Defendant, prosecution
What is the name of legal system in the uk?
Case law or common law
Требовать возмещения убытков
To claim damages
Where do barrister work?
They are self-employed, work in chambers
Name 3 divisions of the High Cort
Chancery, Kings Bench, Family
What does double liability mean?
When one action involves 2 types of offence civil and criminal
What is the key feature of the case law?
Legal precedent
Право выступать в суде
The right of audience
What should you do to become a judge of a higher court?
Get experience as a lawyer, get experience as a judge of a lower court, apply
Who are justices of the piece?
They work in magistrate’s court and they don’t have legal qualifications
Is criminal law private or public and why?
It is public, because one party is always a state
What kind of relations does probate law regulate?
Inheritance processe