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43 U.K. Law quizzes and 445 U.K. Law trivia questions.
1.
  Look Right: Are You Ready To Drive In Britain?   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you're from the "right driving" world, relive the bewilderment, the aggravation and the sheer terror of your first taste of driving in Britain. If you are a native of the UK, indulge in a chuckle or two at the expense of a hapless tourist.
Average, 10 Qns, uglybird, Jul 29 14
Average
uglybird
2635 plays
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  Guilty M'Lud   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The legal system has been around for a long time, so it is inevitable that some laws become - well, a little out of date. Here are some strange ones from the UK.
Average, 10 Qns, Christinap, Nov 27 21
Average
Christinap
Nov 27 21
516 plays
3.
  How To Annoy Your Neighbours   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An Englishman's home is his castle, but what about his garden? This is a short UK specific quiz on what can upset normally peaceful neighbours. THIS QUIZ DOES NOT CONSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE & NO ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN BASED ON ANYTHING IT CONTAINS.
Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull, Sep 02 11
Average
SisterSeagull gold member
682 plays
4.
  Legal Latin   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ahh nothing like a few Latin phrases to make the law sound important! This quiz addresses a few of the phrases encountered in first year law (and translations are not always exactly literal).
Average, 10 Qns, VerticalDancer, Sep 18 09
Average
VerticalDancer
797 plays
5.
  The Medieval Coroner: Part 1   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The medieval coroner of England had a far more varied role than the coroner of today. Take an opportunity to learn more about this versatile person. This is the first of two quizzes on this topic.
Tough, 15 Qns, pshelton, Feb 24 08
Tough
pshelton gold member
543 plays
6.
  Marriage Laws In The United Kingdom    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz, we will learn about some of the laws and regulations that govern marriage in the United Kingdom. Hope you find the quiz interesting.
Average, 10 Qns, newyork27, Jan 10 19
Average
newyork27
Jan 10 19
222 plays
7.
  A 'Killer' of a Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz relates to the English law surrounding offences of unlawful killing.
Tough, 10 Qns, demurechicky, Apr 21 08
Tough
demurechicky gold member
879 plays
8.
  The Court System (U.K.)    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz outlines what you will need to know about criminal and civil courts in the UK, according to the GCSE syllabus. It also includes alternative ways of solving civil disputes.
Tough, 15 Qns, Rosah, Dec 20 19
Tough
Rosah
Dec 20 19
732 plays
9.
  The Medieval Coroner: Part 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the second part of my quiz on the Medieval Coroner. He was a person of many talents in the middle ages and his versatility deserved more than one quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, pshelton, Feb 24 08
Tough
pshelton gold member
387 plays
10.
  Labour Laws In The United Kingdom    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will test your knowledge of some different aspects of labour laws in the United Kingdom.
Average, 10 Qns, NewYorkCity23, Jan 14 19
Average
NewYorkCity23
Jan 14 19
161 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What remedy would you ask the court for to stop a person walking over your land?

From Quiz "Do You Know English Law?"




11.
  The English Legal System    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the "English Legal System" compiled in 2003. A mixture of questions on a range of subjects.
Average, 10 Qns, rialto88, Sep 07 06
Average
rialto88
1564 plays
12.
  A 'Dog' of a Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz relates to the English law regarding animals
Average, 10 Qns, demurechicky, Apr 21 08
Average
demurechicky gold member
2064 plays
13.
  General Criminal Defences    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz outlines the general defences availiable if you ever find yourself in court being charged with a crime (whether you did it or not is not for me to judge!). Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, rosah, Mar 10 20
Tough
rosah
Mar 10 20
705 plays
14.
  British Institutions: The Metropolitan Police    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Metropolitan Police have featured in several TV series from 'The Sweeney' to 'The Bill'. Here are ten questions relating to the real police force of London.
Difficult, 10 Qns, sunfloweruk23, Nov 30 07
Difficult
sunfloweruk23
792 plays
15.
  Do You Know English Law?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some miscellaneous questions on different areas of English Law. I'm currently dragging myself through it in the course of my studies. See how much you know about it. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, PearlQ19, Jun 23 17
Tough
PearlQ19 gold member
967 plays
16.
  UK Magistrates   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I've only been in a Magistrates' Court once (as a witness) but what do you know about Magistrates in the UK.
Average, 10 Qns, ovalrocker, Nov 09 20
Average
ovalrocker
Nov 09 20
470 plays
17.
  A 'Steal' of a Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz to test knowledge on the Theft Act 1968, it is based on UK law.
Tough, 10 Qns, demurechicky, Mar 05 10
Tough
demurechicky gold member
655 plays
18.
  The English Law of Contract    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is part of a series in the "World-Law" section of "Funtrivia". Defamation, criminal law, and tort are subjects that have already been covered. Again, beware as this is the law at the beginning of 2003 and the law is constantly changing.
Average, 10 Qns, rialto88, Apr 14 23
Average
rialto88
Apr 14 23
941 plays
19.
  A 'Smasher' of a Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz relates to the English law surrounding Criminal Damage.
Tough, 10 Qns, demurechicky, Jun 04 10
Tough
demurechicky gold member
479 plays
20.
  The English Law of Tort    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The word "tort" means a "wrong" that is done to another. The English Civil Law is highly influential in many countries where it is not itself the law. This quiz is the law as at 2002, but the law does constantly change, so please beware.
Tough, 10 Qns, rialto88, Aug 31 06
Tough
rialto88
1003 plays
21.
  Human Rights and English Law    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How far does English Law embody the concept of human rights? The law constantly changes so please be aware that this quiz was written in 2003.
Tough, 10 Qns, rialto88, Dec 10 03
Tough
rialto88
802 plays
22.
  English Wills and Intestacy    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz explores the basic laws concerning wills and intestacy. Enjoy!
Difficult, 10 Qns, Rosah, Dec 27 20
Difficult
Rosah
Dec 27 20
310 plays
23.
  The English Laws of Evidence    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
English law has been very influential in many parts of the world. The laws of evidence are no exception to this.
Tough, 10 Qns, rialto88, May 23 21
Tough
rialto88
May 23 21
628 plays
24.
  British Law Enforcement Authorities    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you know some of the more obscure organisations formerly charged with the investigation of crime in Great Britain? All organisations referred to can be found in the "Police and Constabulary Almanac".
Difficult, 10 Qns, simon_templar, Aug 13 11
Difficult
simon_templar
503 plays
25.
  Offences Against the Person Act    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This summerises what you will learn about the Offences Against the Persons Act on the GCSE course.
Difficult, 10 Qns, rosah, Feb 08 08
Difficult
rosah
386 plays
26.
  English Judicial Precedent    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Precedent is absoutely central to English law. Explore further ...
Average, 10 Qns, isca88, Jul 03 20
Average
isca88
Jul 03 20
636 plays
27.
  The English Law of Defamation    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz includes a number of fairly basic questions about a law that is often talked about by the media. In England we are said to have freedom of speech, but how careful are we sometimes in what we say?
Tough, 10 Qns, rialto88, Mar 05 14
Tough
rialto88
553 plays
28.
  Statutory Interpretation - UK Law    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions are on AS level Statutory interpretation, and cover UK Law.
Tough, 10 Qns, tah60, Jan 04 12
Tough
tah60
298 plays
29.
  Is My Property Correctly Taxed?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A straightforward and hopefully easy quiz for those in England appealing against their Council tax banding, or business rate assessment and who visit that great democratic institution, the Valuation Tribunal. The law stated is at July 2003.
Average, 10 Qns, rialto88, Mar 02 15
Average
rialto88
299 plays
30.
  A 'Riot' of a Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz relates to the English law surrounding Public Order offences.
Difficult, 10 Qns, demurechicky, Apr 21 08
Difficult
demurechicky gold member
406 plays
31.
  The Homicide Act 1957    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This shows the basics of the Homicide Act 1957, according to the GCSE syllabus.
Difficult, 10 Qns, rosah, Feb 17 08
Difficult
rosah
384 plays
32.
  Marriage Law (U.K.)    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is all about how the law 'feels' about marriage.
Difficult, 15 Qns, rosah, Sep 05 14
Difficult
rosah
470 plays
33.
  The Theft Acts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This highlights the important information about the Theft Act 1968 and the Theft Act 1978 that are on the GCSE law syllabus.
Difficult, 10 Qns, rosah, Apr 07 17
Difficult
rosah
355 plays
34.
  Crazy Crims and Loony Laws    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I think cases are the most interesting part of criminal law because the situations are sometimes wilder than any soap opera! Good luck guessing the defendant from the description of the case. This quiz uses neutral citations.
Difficult, 10 Qns, VerticalDancer, Sep 19 09
Difficult
VerticalDancer
295 plays
35.
  A 'bruiser' of a quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz relates to the English law surrounding assaults.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, demurechicky, Apr 20 08
Very Difficult
demurechicky gold member
455 plays
36.
  Judicial Precedent - UK Law    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Judicial Precedent is the process whereby judges follow previously decided principles where the facts are the same or sufficiently similar.
Average, 10 Qns, tah60, Jan 06 12
Average
tah60
275 plays
37.
  Police Powers of Arrest in the UK    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz looks at the police powers of arrest, including stop and search. The rules are useful for anybody as a stop and search can happen to all of us. Please remember that these laws are changing regularly.
Tough, 10 Qns, rosah, Feb 06 19
Tough
rosah
Feb 06 19
456 plays
38.
  U.K. Criminal Law    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz summarises part of the syllabus for UK GCSE criminal law. Perfect for revision.
Tough, 10 Qns, rosah, Jul 16 14
Tough
rosah
628 plays
39.
  Divorce in the U.K.    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about the legal side of divorce. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, rosah, Jan 31 20
Tough
rosah
Jan 31 20
469 plays
40.
  So You Want To Home Educate In England    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Although popular in the USA, Home Education is not nearly as common in the UK. Do you know the Law covering HE in England? (There are slight variations in Wales and Scotland)
Difficult, 10 Qns, rowena8482, Mar 24 07
Difficult
rowena8482 gold member
497 plays
41.
  Lay People: English Legal System    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I am a law student and this was the first unit that I studied at college. I hope you enjoy playing the quiz as much as I enjoyed studying this topic and making this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, michelle_4_eva, Jan 16 14
Average
michelle_4_eva
615 plays
42.
  English Criminal Law    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It is a principle of English law that "Ignorance of the law is no defence". How well do you know the laws by which you are governed? This quiz is the law as at the year 2002, but beware, because the law is constantly changing.
Difficult, 10 Qns, rialto88, Sep 13 04
Difficult
rialto88
1193 plays
43.
  Delegated Legislation    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Delegated legislation is law which is made by a body other than parliament, with the permission of parliament, naturally. They help to 'fill in' the gaps that parliament may have missed or don't have sufficient time/ knowledge to 'fill in' themselves.
Tough, 10 Qns, Rosah, Jan 19 11
Tough
Rosah
240 plays

U.K. Law Trivia Questions

1. What are the "labour laws" of the United Kingdom designed to regulate?

From Quiz
Labour Laws In The United Kingdom

Answer: Relations between employers, employees and trade unions

As the the term clearly indicates, the "labour laws" of the United Kingdom deal with or regulate the relations between employers, employees and trade unions in the country. They guarantee employees a number of rights and deal with various issues that employees may face at the workplace.

2. What is the minimum age for marriage in the United Kingdom?

From Quiz Marriage Laws In The United Kingdom

Answer: Different jurisdictions of the United Kingdom have different rules

In the United Kingdom, there are no uniform rules regarding the minimum age of marriage, that apply throughout the country. The United Kingdom is a sovereign state consisting of four countries. These countries are: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. In each of these countries, the rules regarding the minimum age of marriage are different. For example, in England and Wales, the minimum age for marriage is 16 for both males and females, although the permission of the parents of both the bride and the groom in such a situation, but the permission of parents is not required if both the bride and the groom are 18 years or above. In Scotland, the minimum age for marriage is 16, and the permission of parents of the bride and the groom is not required at any age. In Northern Ireland, the minimum age for marriage is 16 or 17, for females and males respectively, but as in England and Wales, the permission of the parents of the bride and groom is required if they are 16 or 17, but it is not required if they are 18 years of age or above.

3. In the city of York it is legal to murder any Scotsman found within the city walls provided he is carrying which item?

From Quiz Guilty M'Lud

Answer: A bow and arrow

This law dates back to the time when incursions over the border from Scotland into England, both as ad hoc raiding parties and as part of full scale wars were common. After the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 York was in grave danger of actual invasion by the Scots. This danger continued on and off for several years. In 1319, a hastily raised militia had to fight the Scots in the Vale of York, and three years later a Scots raiding party made it into the suburbs of the city before being repulsed. This threat continually overshadowing the city meant that any Scotsman armed with a bow and arrow found within the city walls could legally be killed on sight. The definition of bow and arrow includes a crossbow. The city of Chester has a similar law, but in their case it is Welshmen you are allowed to shoot if you see one armed with a crossbow within the city walls. The shooting must however be done after midnight. Presumably because no armed Welshmen ever attempt to invade during the hours of daylight.

4. In UK Law, what is meant by the term "Stare Decisis"?

From Quiz Judicial Precedent - UK Law

Answer: Stand by what has been decided

This is the main principle of the system of Precedent, which means that lower courts are bound to apply the legal principles set down by higher courts in earlier cases. This provides consistency and predictability in the law.

5. Under this rule, UK courts will give words their plain, ordinary meaning. What is it?

From Quiz Statutory Interpretation - UK Law

Answer: Literal Rule

This rule developed in the early nineteenth century and has been the main rule applied since then. It was illustrated in the case of Fisher v Bell (1960).

6. According to figures from the Office of National Statistics, approximately how many complaints were made to local authorities within the UK concerning nuisance neighbours during 2010?

From Quiz How To Annoy Your Neighbours

Answer: Almost 6 million

That's right... almost 6 million complaints in one year! The Noise Abatement Society (NAS) reported a 28% increase in complaints over garden noise during the summer months of 2010 alone. Another survey carried out by one of the UK's biggest banks found that 4.5 million people have gone as far as moving house to escape from noisy and unruly neighbours.

7. One of the basic tenets of criminal liability is "actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea". What does this mean in English?

From Quiz Legal Latin

Answer: The act is not guilty unless the mind is guilty

Although it's a laudable phrase and, to be fair, does apply to most English criminal laws, it is not always relevant. For example, strict liability and absolute liability offences have no requirement for a guilty mind (such as in Winzar v CC for Kent [1983]) and negligence crimes such as gross negligence or manslaughter do not require a guilty mind. However, since Gemmell and Richardson [2003] (aka G and Another [2003]), the phrase is more applicable as objective recklessness no longer applies to crimes (except negligence crimes).

8. Magistrates in England and Wales can be traced back to what date?

From Quiz UK Magistrates

Answer: 1195

The role of the magistrate can be traced back to King Richard I, who appointed knights as magistrates to uphold the law and the King's peace.

9. Three types of delegated legislation are Orders in Council, By-laws, and ________ Instruments.

From Quiz Delegated Legislation

Answer: Statutory

Orders in Council are made by the Queen and the Privy Council and do not need to go through parliament. Statutory Instruments are made by Government ministers and by-laws are made by local councils.

10. The Wills Act is the act which governs wills, but what year was it made?

From Quiz English Wills and Intestacy

Answer: 1837

The Wills Act 1837 governs wills, along with the Administration of Justice Act 1982. One of the things it does is set out the requirements needed to make a will valid. The requirements of a will are that it must be signed, be made by someone over the age of 18 (see question 3 for further information about this), be made by a person of sound mind, be in writing and be witnessed

11. How old can you be at most to plead infancy?

From Quiz General Criminal Defences

Answer: 10

Doli Incapax, meaning not capable of a crime, accompanies the defence of infancy when anybody under the age of 10 cannot be found guilty of a crime. Even if there is evidence of an actus reas and mens rea, a child under the age of 10 will not be found guilty, according to the Children and Young Persons Act 1963. Section 31 of the Children Act 1989, however, states that although the child may not be convicted of the crime, they may be sent to a community home which may be regarded as punishment.

12. In English law, what is the maximum term of imprisonment for failing to keep a dog under proper control, in accordance with Section3(1)of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991?

From Quiz A 'Dog' of a Quiz

Answer: 2 years

This offence can be tried at the Crown Court where the maximum sentence that can be imposed is 2 years. If tried at Magistrates Court, the maximum sentence is 6 months.

13. In English law, which section of the Criminal Damage Act 1971, caters for the offence of Simple Damage?

From Quiz A 'Smasher' of a Quiz

Answer: Section1 (1)

The definition is, ' A person who without lawful excuse destroys or damages any property belonging to another intending to destroy or damage any such property or being reckless as to whether any such property would be destroyed or damaged shall be guilty of an offence'.

14. In English law, an assault, is defined as including any act whereby the defendant, 'intentionally or recklessly causes another person to apprehend immediate and unlawful personal____________'?

From Quiz A 'bruiser' of a quiz

Answer: Violence

Some offences can be committed by an act or omission, for example manslaughter. For a charge of assault to succeed there must be an actual act, Fagan v Metropolitan Police Commissioner (1969) 1 QB 439. Words can amount to an assault. This was made clear by the decision in R v Ireland (1997) 3 WLR 534, where it was held that telephone calls to a victim, followed by silences, could amount to an assault.

15. In which court are about 95% of criminal cases heard in England and Wales?

From Quiz The Court System (U.K.)

Answer: Magistrates Court

In England and Wales, the majority of cases are heard in a magistrates court, meaning that they are either summary offences or triable either way offences. As the name of the court suggests, the cases are heard by magistrates, who are usually on a bench of three, and have limited sentencing powers. In Scotland they're heard in the Justices of the Peace Courts which, in 2007, replaced the District Courts.

16. In English law, what is the minimum number of persons required, who are present together, for the offence of Riot?

From Quiz A 'Riot' of a Quiz

Answer: 12

The definition of Riot is, 'The Public Order Act 1986 s.1' states: 1) Where twelve or more persons who are present together use or threaten unlawful violence for a common purpose and the conduct of them (taken together) is such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety, each of the persons using unlawful violence for the common purpose is guilty of riot. 2) It is immaterial whether or not the twelve or more use or threaten unlawful violence simultaneously. 3) The common purpose may be inferred from conduct. 4) No person of reasonable firmness need actually be, or be likely to be, present at the scene. 5) Riot may be committed in private as well as in public places. To charge someone with this offence requires the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

17. In UK law, which offence is defined as 'the dishonest appropriation of property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it'?

From Quiz The Theft Acts

Answer: Theft

Theft is defined as 'the dishonest appropriation of property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it' and is found under section 1 of the Theft Act 1968. Appropriation means that the defendant assumed the rights of the owner (so they used the item, sold it, destroyed it etc.). It is also important to note the phrase 'permanently deprive' as this means that if the defendant returned the property then they may not be criminally liable for theft.

18. What is the only sentence that can be imposed by an English Court of law for an offence of murder?

From Quiz A 'Killer' of a Quiz

Answer: Life imprisonment

A conviction for murder carries a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment, or in the case of a child or young person under 18 years of age, they are detained at ' Her Majesty's pleasure', (Children and Young Persons' Act 1933). It is a well known fact, that 'life' does not always mean 'life'. Judges however do make recommendations as to what sentence a convicted person should serve. With regard to 'serial killers' for example, life imprisonment means life.

19. Outlaws were a problem in medieval times (as they have been throughout history) and had to be declared and registered. What was the coroner's role in the registration of outlaws?

From Quiz The Medieval Coroner: Part 2

Answer: The coroner had to be present at all declarations of outlawry.

Outlaws and criminals are somewhat synonymous terms today but in medieval times, there were clear distinctions. If an accused person posted bail so that they could be at liberty until the court convened but failed to show up in court, the accused person's name would be called in court. This call was made at four consecutive court hearings and if the accused still failed to appear, he was declared an outlaw. The coroner was required to be present at all of the declarations of outlawry and to record it in his rolls.

20. What is the origin of the term "coroner"?

From Quiz The Medieval Coroner: Part 1

Answer: It is from the Latin translation of the phrase "to keep the pleas of the crown"

The edict of King Richard I ordered that an officer should "keep the pleas of the crown" and the word "coroner" comes from the original Latin text "custos placitorum coronas". In medieval documents the term often appears as "Crowner" and was used as such even in Elizabethan times, as seen in Shakespeare's "Hamlet".

21. Section 1 of the Theft Act 1968, states that a person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to whom?

From Quiz A 'Steal' of a Quiz

Answer: another

The full definition of Section 1 of the Theft Act states ' A person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belongng to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it; and 'thief' and 'steal' shall be construed accordingly

22. Whose definition of murder is widely used today?

From Quiz The Homicide Act 1957

Answer: Coke

Coke's definition was that murder is when 'a man of sound memory, and of the age of discretion, unlawfully kills within any county of the realm, any reasonable creature under the queens peace, with malice aforethought'. Broken down, this means that anybody who kills who is not classed as legally insane and who is above the age of 10, during peace time, with an intention to commit the crime will be found guilty.

23. What year was the Offences Against the Persons Act created?

From Quiz Offences Against the Person Act

Answer: 1861

The Non Fatal Offences Against the Persons Act was created in 1861 and, although it is old law, it is still good law. It covers a number of different offences, including bigamy (section 57) and only covers offences which are towards a person, but did not result in death.

24. Which court in the UK (except Scotland) deals with summary offences?

From Quiz U.K. Criminal Law

Answer: Magistrates Court

Summary offences, such as common assault, are dealt with in the magistrates court. The magistrates only have limited powers however, and it is important to remember that most criminal cases begin in a magistrates court, but are passed onto the crown court if they are serious crimes (e.g. rape/ manslaughter).

25. Which small uniformed constabulary is responsible for policing the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew in London?

From Quiz British Law Enforcement Authorities

Answer: Kew Constabulary

The Kew Constabulary consists of just 15 officers. They have full police powers on the estate of Kew Gardens and for three miles around it. They rarely have cause to exercise these powers as any sizeable crime is handled by the Metropolitan Police. They perform more of a security ranger service. In 2002 they purchased a £14,000 electric buggy complete with blue flashing lights and a top speed of 10 m.p.h. It is however rarely used as the officers have grown tired of the ridicule the public aims at them when using it. If you had answered "Royal Botanic Gardens Constabulary" then you would have been correct in 2004. However the current formal title of this small force is Kew Constabulary. The "Borough Parks Police" are park rangers who are sworn in as constables. They are based at Kensington and Chelsea, Wandsworth, Epping Forest and Newham with a sum strength of around 121 officers. "The Royal Corps of Gardens Police" is fictitious.

26. What is the latin maxim that is the basis of the doctrine of precedent?

From Quiz English Judicial Precedent

Answer: Stare Decisis

This means to "stand by previous decisions", so you always follow decisions that have been made in previous cases, "Obiter Dictum" means "Things said by the way", so not actually relevant to a decision, "Ratio Decidendi" is the "core judgement/decision" and "Per Incurium" is "through carelessness".

27. What are the age limits for a juror?

From Quiz Lay People: English Legal System

Answer: 18 to 70

Jurors must be between the ages of 18 and 70 upon appointment.

28. In 1967 New Scotland Yard, headquarters of the Metropolitan Police relocated to?

From Quiz British Institutions: The Metropolitan Police

Answer: Broadway, S.W.1

Scotland Yard, the former name, took its title from a courtyard to the rear of 4, Whitehall Place, once the site of a London residence belonging to the Kings of Scotland. Upon relocation, in 1890, to Victoria Embankment it was then known as New Scotland Yard. 1967 saw yet another relocation to its premises on Broadway, Victoria, SW1, taking the name New Scotland Yard to the new address.

29. What second system developed in England to help people find a remedy they did not find at Common Law?

From Quiz Do You Know English Law?

Answer: Equity

The only remedy at Common Law was damages, which was not always a satisfactory relief. Due to the priciple of binding precedents (judges were bound to follow the decisions of higher courts in similar cases), certain wrongs went unremedied merely because they did not fall within the limits of an existing writ (the Provisions of Oxford, 1258, forbade the practice of creating new writs). Equity (from the Latin "aequitas") filled in the gaps and provided more remedies, such as injunction, recission of contracts, rectification or specific performance.

30. Where is the European Court of Human Rights situated?

From Quiz Human Rights and English Law

Answer: Strasbourg

A Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed by the United Nations in 1948. This was followed by the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms proclaimed by the Council of Europe in 1950. The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg enforces the European Convention, but there has also been an attempt to embody these human rights principles within the English Law (please see below). It is not surprising that the atrocities of World War II and the subsequent war crimes trials lead to human rights being of central importance in law making at an international level. (By the way, contrary to a widespread misconception in Britain, this court is NOT an institution of the European Union).

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