Business Law Exam - The UK Classifications of Laws and Source of Law

Business Law

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TASK ..............................................................................................................................................3
The UK Classifications of Laws.............................................................................................3
(i) Provide a proper definition of law in regard to UK Context ...........................................3
(ii) Define and discuss the characteristics of the two main classifications of laws in UK ...3
(iii) Identify the three different Legal systems in UK ..........................................................4
The UK Source of law............................................................................................................4
(i) Identify and briefly explain the hierarchy of the principal sources of laws in the English
Legal System .........................................................................................................................4
(ii) Explain the characteristics of the sources of laws identified above giving examples of each
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(iii) Discuss the impact of the respective laws on the multilingual organisation...................5
(iii) Give examples of how the UK law making process have a direct impact on commercial
organisations focusing on ONE of the below list: .................................................................6
Employment law.....................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

TASK
The UK Classifications of Laws
(i) Provide a proper definition of law in regard to UK Context
An Act is a law formulated and authorised by parliament to impose on the people. These
laws are passed by the Parliament and both the House of Commons as well as House of Lords.
There are specific concrete processes for law enforcement by imposing laws on citizens on
pertinent concepts and issues in society (Amos, 2020). On the other hand, the bill is first
submitted to both chambers and then deliberated by the competent authorities of both chambers.
Following the deliberative process, a critical and thorough evaluation and analysis of the relevant
law or regulation is made in an effective study and managed by both houses of parliament. After
the discussed is completed, then it is deeply studied and assessed before signing and sanctioning
by both the houses of parliament. The completion of the process helps in preparation of law. The
approval of bills assists in the establishment of law which is later implemented on the citizens of
the nation.
(ii) Define and discuss the characteristics of the two main classifications of laws in UK
The two essential classifications of law in UK are discussed below:
 Civil law – It is a comprehensive system of principles and rules which are arranged in
codes and is enforced on the citizens. It is the law relating to the private rights of the
citizens. The criminals are given punishment which is generally in dues and fines which
are to be paid. The civil law focuses on the relation between the people of the society and
enterprises which are legally formed. This law deals in the matter which are related to
rights which are infringed. The civil liability arises when a person breaches the law of
this kind.
 Criminal law – It is the body of law which is related to any criminal offence by a person
which makes an impact on the criminal record of that person. The matters which are
covered in this law are related to rape, sexual exploitation, sedition, dacoity, robbery,
thug, murder, dowry death and many more. The punishment which is generally given in