UK Legal System

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Legal system of England & Wales

  • England and Wales operate a common law system which combines the passing of legislation but also the creation of precedents through case law. 
  • The laws are established by the passing of legislation by Parliament which consists of the ‘Monarch’, the House of Commons and the House of Lords.  
  • The House of Commons is directly elected by the people and the Prime Minister is traditionally a member of this House. 
  • The Court System and case law are controlled by the judiciary which is completely separate to Parliament.
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