Statute and Common law

Statute anc common law with examples

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  • Created on: 13-01-12 12:01
What is statute law?
Formal/written law, made by Parliament.
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What is Common Law?
Laws based on tradition , custom and precedent.
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The Acts of Parliament 1911 and 1949 did what? and what type of law is it?
Limited powers of House of Lords - Statute Law.
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When was the European Community Act?
1972
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Statutes are of constitutional significance when ...
powers and responsibilities of govt bodies affect the rights and freedoms of citizens.
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What is Common Law?

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Laws based on tradition , custom and precedent.

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The Acts of Parliament 1911 and 1949 did what? and what type of law is it?

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When was the European Community Act?

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Statutes are of constitutional significance when ...

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