CILEx L3 Introduction to Law and Practice 2

Question 1

Under the Civil Procedure Rules, which track is a defended claim for £8,000 most likely to be allocated to?

Accepted Answer

Small claims track

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Fast track

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Multi-track

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Chancery track

Question 2

What is the role of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the English legal system?

Accepted Answer

To prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the state

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To investigate crimes

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To sentence convicted offenders

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To provide legal aid to defendants

Question 3

Which of the following correctly describes the purpose of the Human Rights Act 1998?

Accepted Answer

It incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into domestic law

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It created new human rights for UK citizens

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It established the European Court of Human Rights

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It replaced the Bill of Rights 1689

Question 4

What does the term 'burden of proof' mean in criminal proceedings?

Accepted Answer

The obligation on a party to prove a fact in issue

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The standard to which facts must be proved

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The right of the defendant to remain silent

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The duty of the judge to sum up the evidence

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'equity' in English law?

Accepted Answer

A body of principles developed by the Court of Chancery to mitigate the rigour of common law

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A set of rules developed by Parliament to ensure fairness

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The principle that all citizens are equal before the law

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A modern statutory code of fair dealing

Question 6

What is meant by the 'separation of powers' in the UK constitution?

Accepted Answer

The division of government functions between the legislature, executive, and judiciary

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The division between civil and criminal law

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The division of power between central and local government

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The division between the House of Commons and House of Lords