The legal system
Legal system developed from Roman codified law.
civil law
Draft document before it is made into law
bill
This is where law students argue hypothetical cases.
moot court
A person who has specialised knowledge of a particular subject who is called to testify in court.
expert witness
Legal system based on customs, usage and court decisions.
common law or case law
Law enacted by a town, city or county government
ordinance
This is where a person under the age of 18 would be tried.
juvenile court
A person who appeals a decision to a higher court.
appellant
What is Sharia?
A body of religious law that forms part of the Islamic tradition.
Formal written law enacted a legislative body
This is where a case is reviewed which has already been heard in a lower court.
appellate court
An officer of the court whose duties include keeping order and assisting the judge and jurors.
bailiff
Which system is characteristic of common-law countries?
According to the ............... concerning working time, overtime work is a work which is officially ordered in excess of 40 hours in a working week.
regulations
This is where a group of especially chosen people examine legal problems of a particular type, such as employment disputes.
tribunal
A person who pleads cases in court.
advocate
What is the role of the judge in the inquisitorial system?
He/she actively steers the search for evidence and questions the witnesses.
The European Union .............on Data Protection .........legal principles aimed at protecting personal data privacy a the free flow of data.
directive/established
This is where serious criminal cases are heard by a judge and jury in the UK.
crown court
Who is a "reasonably prudent person"?
a hypothetical person who uses good judgment or common sense in handling practical matters; such a prerson´s actions are the guide in determining whether an individual´s actions were reasonable