Business Law Analysis and Legal Solutions

Business Law
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Section 1: Nature of Legal System.............................................................................................4
P1 (a)......................................................................................................................................4
P2 (b)......................................................................................................................................6
M1..........................................................................................................................................7
D1...........................................................................................................................................8
Section 2: Impact of Law on business organisations.................................................................9
P3 (a)......................................................................................................................................9
(b).........................................................................................................................................10
M2........................................................................................................................................11
Section 3:..................................................................................................................................12
P4..........................................................................................................................................12
P5..........................................................................................................................................13
M3........................................................................................................................................14
D2.........................................................................................................................................15
Section 4 Recommending appropriate legal solutions based upon alternative legal advice....16
(a).........................................................................................................................................16
(b).........................................................................................................................................17
M4........................................................................................................................................17
D2.........................................................................................................................................18
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Conclusion................................................................................................................................19
References................................................................................................................................20
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Introduction
In this report, there are an effective analysis and the understanding regarding the English
Legal System and its structure. The effective role which is played by the administrative
departments and their ruling is also provided in this report. The report gives the proper
evaluation and the understanding in terms of the legal regulations and the responsibilities of
the employers. The employer regulations are provided in terms of the workplace environment
and safety. Further, this report also provides the effective understanding in terms of the terms
used in the alternative dispute resolution procedures.
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Section 1: Nature of Legal System
P1 (a)
The English Legal System is considered as one of the oldest legal systems which operate in
the United Kingdom. The working of the legal system is based on the principles which are
headed under the principles of common law. The hierarchy which is followed under this
system is presented thereunder:
Supreme Court: The Supreme Court is considered to be higher authority under this system.
The other subordinate court work under the Supreme Court and the matters which are not
solved are also headed by the Supreme Court.
Court of Appeal: The court of appeal is headed by both divisions of court (civil and
criminal). In this court, the matters which are referred in by the high court are solved under
this. Herein the civil division is responsible for the matters other than the criminal while
criminal division solves such matter.
High Court: The working of the High court is under the Court of Appeal. The divisions or
subheads which work under it are Queen’s Bench, Family and Chancery Courts.
Crown Court: This court deals with such cases which are of criminal nature. Further, the
matters which are appealed to it from the lower courts are handled by this court (Allen,
2015).
Magistrate Courts: It is responsible for dealing with such cases which are related to the
public and such cases which are dealt in by the crown court.
Role of Solicitors, Barristers and Judges:
Professionals Role
Solicitors Solicitors are considered to be professionals who are responsible for
advising the clients. It is also considered to be responsible for the
appointment of the barristers.
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Barristers Barristers are responsible for the representation of the clients of the
solicitors in front of judges. Besides this, the paperwork is also
performed by them.
Judges Judges are the individuals who make sure that all the legal duties are
followed and also provide the decision in favour of the defendant or
against it (Allen, 2015).
Sources of Law:
Precedents: In this source, the decision is provided by the Superior Courts which can further
be used as a guide by the lower courts to take the decisions.
Acts of Parliament: These are the sources in which the all the functioning is performed by
the Parliament. In this, the draft prepared needs the prior approval of the Parliament.
Customs: These are the procedures which are used in the UK and are legally applicable to
the individual.
European Laws: It is headed under the functioning of European Union. Here the scrutiny of
the draft takes place by the European Union to check its consistency (Genn, 2015).
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