Year 11 Legal Studies Revision

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Across
  1. 7. The concept that a state has the right to govern itself. (2 words)
  2. 8. The exclusive legal right given to the creator of original work.
  3. 9. The mental element of a crime, or intent to commit a crime. (2 words)
  4. 17. The legal system that is based on custom and judicial decisions. (2 words)
  5. 18. The authority given to a court to hear and decide cases. (2 words)
  6. 21. Fairness in the protection of rights and punishment of wrongs.
  7. 22. A principle or rule established in a previous legal case.
  8. 23. A set of legal decisions made by courts.
  9. 25. A doctrine that children under a certain age cannot form criminal intent. (2 words)
  10. 26. A failure to take reasonable care to avoid causing injury or loss.
Down
  1. 1. A form of alternative dispute resolution where an impartial third party makes a decision.
  2. 2. A person against whom a lawsuit is brought.
  3. 3. authority of a court to review decisions of lower courts. (2 words)
  4. 4. A system of government where power lies with the people.
  5. 5. The body of law dealing with crimes and punishments. (2 words)
  6. 6. A society without government or law. :
  7. 10. Laws created by a legislative body. (2 words)
  8. 11. A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
  9. 12. The area of law dealing with disputes between private individuals or entities. (2 words)
  10. 13. The system of courts that interprets and applies the law.
  11. 14. A lawyer who conducts the case against a defendant in a criminal trial.
  12. 15. The physical act of committing a crime. (2 words)
  13. 16. A minor legal offense. (2 words)
  14. 19. The principle that no one is above the law. (3 words)
  15. 20. A branch of law dealing with civil wrongs. (2 words)
  16. 24. A serious crime that typically requires a trial by jury. (2 words)