Laws

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What is a Bill?
A rough draft of a law
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Why are there Laws?
To protect people's rights
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What are the two main types of Law?
Civil and Criminal
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What is a contract
An agreement made between two people
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What is an ASBO?
An antisocial behavior order
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How long can you be questioned for?
Up to 24 hours
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Who decides if somebody is prosecuted?
Crown Prosecution Service
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How many members are there in a jury?
12 adults
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Why do we have rights?
For freedom and protection
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What can you do aged 14?
Work part time
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Which act allowed men and women to vote?
Representation of People Act
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What does the International Humanitarian Law do?
Protects people in conflict
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What does Amnesty International do?
Fights for Human Rights
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What is an absolute right?
A right you are always entitled to
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What does the Sale of Goods Act say?
The goods must be of a decent quality
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Give a statutory body which can help with consumer rights.
Consumer Direct
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What does a trade union do?
Help negotiate fair working conditions
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Give one way of promoting community cohesion
Language Classes
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Why are there Laws?

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To protect people's rights

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What are the two main types of Law?

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What is a contract

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What is an ASBO?

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