Y166 Glossary
Glossary for Y166 Starting with law
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GovernmentThis is the governing body of a state. It is normally formed by the political party with a majority in Parliament. | |
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JudiciaryThis is a term for judges. | |
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Law of successionThis is the branch of law that outlines rules on inheritance. | |
Legal aidThis is a government-funded scheme that provides legal advice, representation and help for people who would otherwise be unable to obtain it (for example due to financial hardship). Civil legal aid is available to those who wish to make or defend a case, provided that they have a reasonable chance of winning the case and that they meet certain means-test requirements. Criminal legal aid is available for any defendant in a criminal case, provided that it is in the interests of justice. Again, a means test exists to decide who qualifies for legal aid. | |
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Mens ReaMens Rea in uk legal context " Guilty state of mind" The thoughts and intentions behind a wrongful act( including knowledge that the act is illegal, often at issue in murder trials | |
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Open courtThis is a term used to refer to cases that are held in a courtroom that is open to the public. | |
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ParliamentIn the UK, Parliament consists of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. | |
Precedent(Judicial precedent) This term is used to describe the following of legal principles set out in previously decided cases that had similar facts to the current case. | |
Private lawThis is concerned with regulating relationships and solving disputes between private individuals and businesses. There are many branches of private law, including contract law, law of tort and family law. | |