This report, prepared for a Business Law unit, provides a comprehensive overview of the UK legal system. It begins with an introduction to the definition, function, and role of law and the government. The report explores the different sources of law, specifically differentiating between case law (common law) and statutory law. It further distinguishes between civil and criminal law. The role of the government in law-making is explained, including the function of Parliament and the process of creating statutory law. The structure of the UK court system is presented. The report includes an analysis of how UK judges apply law in resolving legal suits using a chosen case study, summarizing the facts, identifying legal issues, listing court decisions, and clarifying the applied law. The report also includes an analysis of the development and recent reforms of the UK legal system, and concludes with a summary of key findings. The report follows the guidelines of the assignment brief, including the required structure and referencing style.