Chapter 2 Key facts checklists

Chapter 2 Key facts checklists

Introduction to Sources of Law and Court Structure
  • The courts of England and Wales can be divided into numerous different classifications.
  • The necessity for such classification can be questioned.
  • The courts follow a structured hierarchy, with cases being heard only in certain courts.
  • The UK is a signatory state to the European Union (EU) and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). It thus must act in accordance with those institutions.
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