Business Law and Legal Systems in the United Kingdom

Business law
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Section 1.....................................................................................................................................4
Nature of legal systems..............................................................................................................4
Section 2.....................................................................................................................................8
Impact of the law on business organizations..............................................................................8
Section 3...................................................................................................................................11
Legal solutions to business problems.......................................................................................11
Section 4...................................................................................................................................15
Recommending appropriate legal solutions based upon alternative legal advice....................15
Conclusion................................................................................................................................19
References................................................................................................................................20
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Introduction
This assignment of business law provides the description of the legal system of the country.
The law is formed by the legislation of parliament, government of the country, judiciary and
the crown. The house of commons and lords and decision of queen is important to pass the
judgement. The several reforms are also taking place in the country which is used in the
corporation and business organisation. The regulations of the worker's compensation,
occupational safety and health, equality act, protection from harassment act; unfair dismissal
act etc. will be described with the analysis of certain case studies. The roles and
responsibilities of the employer will also be explained during the employment. The
alternative dispute resolution process will be used in some cases.
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Section 1
Nature of legal systems
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Structure: The court system of United Kingdom is divided into certain levels. The Supreme
Court is the topmost hierarchy of the court which decision is binding on the lower court of
the country. The nest one is a court of appeal, high court, country court, crown court and the
last in the hierarchy is magistrates and tribunals service (Partington, 2016).
Role of judges, solicitors and Barristers: Judges and solicitors have to be qualified in legal
terms. N case of giving advice solicitors and judges both plays an active role. Judges will
advise the jury on the law and related evidence to the case. Solicitors provide the advice to
clients on legal issues and chances to make the case successful. Barristers are allowed in a
high court, crown court and magistrate court, he is advised by people and solicitors.
Sources of law:
Primary sources: It includes case laws decided by courts, parliament legislation, and the law
of Europe.
Secondary sources: It includes legal encyclopaedias, journals of the law, textbooks and
parliamentary and non - parliamentary documents and records.
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