Vocabulary
Legal profession
Court System
Civil vs Criminal
Random questions
100

Истец 

Ответчик

Claimant

Defendant

100

What are the 2 types of lawyers in the UK?

Barristers and solicitors

100

What is the highest court in the UK?

The Supreme Court

100

Is there a punishment in civil law?

No, it’s compensatory 

100

Name branches of public law?

Administrative, constitutional, criminal 

200

Начать дело

To start a case

200

What should a solicitor do to represent their clients in the higher courts?

Get a certificate in advocacy 

200

Can the High Court of Justice work as an appellate jurisdiction?

Yes

200

Name the participants of a civil trial

Claimant and defendant

200

Is there a codified written constitution in the uk?

No

300

Выполнить условия договора

To fulfil a contract 

300

In which courts can a barrister work?

All kind of courts

300

What is the name of the court that deals with crimes committed by people under 18?

Youth Court

300

Name the participants of the criminal trial

Defendant, prosecution 

300

What is the name of legal system in the uk?

Case law or common law

400

Требовать возмещения убытков

To claim damages 

400

Where do barrister work?

They are self-employed, work in chambers

400

Name 3 divisions of the High Cort

Chancery, Kings Bench, Family

400

What does double liability mean?

When one action involves 2 types of offence civil and criminal 

400

What is the key feature of the case law?

Legal precedent

500

Право выступать в суде

The right of audience 

500

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

500

Who are justices of the piece?

They work in magistrate’s court and they don’t have legal qualifications 

500

Is criminal law private or public and why?

It is public, because one party is always a state

500

What kind of relations does probate law regulate?

Inheritance processe