Bodies of Law — types?
Criminal, civil, common law
Persons in Court — roles?
Judge, claimant, defendant, jury
Precedent — function?
Ensures legal consistency and predictability
Legal systems — types?
Common law, civil law, equity.
Precedent — meaning?
Stare decisis binds courts; ratio decidendi is binding.
Criminal law — elements?
Actus reus and mens rea.
UK constitution — features?
Unwritten, parliamentary sovereignty, rule of law.
US constitution — features?
Written, federal system, separation of powers.
EU law — principles?
Supremacy, direct effect, institutions.
Intellectual property — durations?
Copyright: life+70 years, trademarks: 10 years, patents: 20 years.
Answer 9 questions on Foundations of Legal English.
1. What is the primary purpose of equity developed by the Court of Chancery?
2. Which principle ensures that EU law takes precedence over conflicting national laws?
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