Chapter 1 Self-test questions

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Freedom of expression is guaranteed by law in the United Kingdom.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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A secondary piece of legislation, which provides the detail of law stated broadly in a stature, is called a '________.' instrument.

Your response

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What are 'precedents' in the law?

Precedents are statutes from bygone centuries which remain law correct incorrect

Precedents are an offender's previous convictions. correct incorrect

Precedents are decisions by courts in leading cases, which are binding on lower courts. correct incorrect

Precedents are the head judges in the High Court. correct incorrect

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The two main divisions of the law are _____ and criminal

Your response

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In county court actions a defendant is prosecuted.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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Barristers are known, collectively or singly, as _______.

Your response

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What is meant by 'a solicitor-advocate'?

A solicitor who argues for a law to be changed correct incorrect

A solicitor who monitors the performance of other solicitors correct incorrect

A solicitor employed by a company correct incorrect

A solicitor who has the right to appear in the higher courts to represent his/her client correct incorrect