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Chapter 1 Self-test questions
Introduction
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Freedom of expression is guaranteed by law in the United Kingdom.
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A secondary piece of legislation, which provides the detail of law stated broadly in a stature, is called a '________.' instrument.
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What are 'precedents' in the law?
Precedents are statutes from bygone centuries which remain law
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Precedents are an offender's previous convictions.
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Precedents are decisions by courts in leading cases, which are binding on lower courts.
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Precedents are the head judges in the High Court.
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The two main divisions of the law are _____ and criminal
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In county court actions a defendant is prosecuted.
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Barristers are known, collectively or singly, as _______.
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What is meant by 'a solicitor-advocate'?
A solicitor who argues for a law to be changed
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A solicitor who monitors the performance of other solicitors
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A solicitor employed by a company
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A solicitor who has the right to appear in the higher courts to represent his/her client
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