Criminal Law and the Legal System - Part 1

What are three main official sources of legal information for you to

research and to refer to in your work?

• Acts of Parliament

• Case Law

• European Law

• Delegated Legislation

What or who, is the supreme legal authority in the UK?

• Supreme Court

• The Monarchy

• Parliament

• The Government

What are the three main influences on Parliament with regard to law-making?

• The Government

• Pressure groups

• The Law Commission

• Media

Which of the following are types of pressure groups?

• Cause groups

• Peer groups

• Outsider groups

• Social groups

Which of the following are advantages of Pressure groups?

• They have considerable detailed knowledge of their interest

• Large groups can have huge memberships, which politicians will not want to upset

• May be prepared to resort to violence or criminal actions to promote their cause

• They can raise public awareness of an issue

What is the primary role of the Law Commission?

• To investigate legal issues ignored by the courts

• To make new laws in England and Wales on behalf of Parliament

• To make changes to the law as recommended by government

• To review and recommend reform to the law where needed

A document published by Parliament when they will wish to consult different groups before introducing a proposal into Parliament.

• White paper

• Brown paper

• Blue paper

• Green paper

A Bill is a proposal for a new law, or a proposal to change an existing law that is presented for debate before Parliament. Which of the following is NOT a type of Bill?

• Public bill

• Judicial bill

• Hybrid bill

• Private bill

What type of Bill is usually introduced by the government and will effect everyone in the country when it comes into force?

• Private bill

• Gas bill

• Pirate bill

• Public bill

How many stages are there in the reading of a Bill?

• 13

• 7

• 10

• 5