CILEx L3 Introduction to Law and Practice

Question 1

Which of the following is the highest court in the English legal system?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court

Answer

The Court of Appeal

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The High Court

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The Crown Court

Question 2

What is the doctrine of judicial precedent also known as?

Accepted Answer

Stare decisis

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Ratio decidendi

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Obiter dictum

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Ultra vires

Question 3

Which type of legislation is created by bodies other than Parliament under powers delegated by an Act of Parliament?

Accepted Answer

Delegated legislation

Answer

Primary legislation

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European legislation

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Common law

Question 4

In which court would a claim for damages of £80,000 in a civil dispute typically be heard?

Accepted Answer

County Court

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Magistrates' Court

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Crown Court

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High Court

Question 5

What is the binding part of a court judgment that forms the legal principle for future cases?

Accepted Answer

Ratio decidendi

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Obiter dictum

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Per incuriam

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Res judicata

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) method?

Accepted Answer

Mediation

Answer

Trial by jury

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Judicial review

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Committal proceedings