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Martin Partington’s Introduction to the English Legal System (Oxford University Press) is concise, updated annually, and takes a critical as well as a descriptive approach. For critical thinking on the court system you might like to consider the work of Justice.
Employment Tribunal (England & Wales; Scotland) Claims about matters to do with . employment. Employment Judges and members. First-tier Tribunal Appeals from executive agency . decisions. Tribunal Judges and members. There are a number of other tribunals outside of this structure (for example, School Exclusion Panels) - their supporting
The UK legal system consists of a common law system based on principles derived from past court decisions, legislation, and legal traditions. It is divided into two distinct jurisdictions: England and Wales, and Scotland, each with its own courts and legal rules.
This chapter provides an overview of the court hierarchy of England and Wales and examines the role and jurisdiction of the various courts that make up the English legal system.
1. Explain the structure and classification of the law and how the UK legal system operates, understanding court hierarchy, objectives and available remedies 2. Be able to make sound assessments of the appropriate court, procedures and remedies based on a set of facts and recommendations for methods of settling disputes outside the court system 3.
The United Kingdom (the UK) has three separate legal systems: one each for England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. This reflects its historical origins. The answers below deal primarily with the legal system of England and Wales but make reference to other parts of the UK where relevant.
This programme gives an overview of the legal framework that underpins government in Britain. It decodes and demystifies the key legal terms and concepts that anyone working in government, or working with government, needs to understand.
