英国文化 课件 Chapter 9 Justice and law.ppt

Chapter 9 Justice and the Law November, 2009 Chen Yinwen Department of Foreign Language Objectives: in this chapter we study: 1. What is meant by law (1) definition, nature, classification and sources of law (2) administration of the law, focusing on the current court system (3) some special features of the British judicial system (4) how justice is applied in Britain with a brief survey of different punishment . 2. Organization of the legal profession (1) To look at the two branches of a single legal profession: the barrister and the solicitor (2) To look at some problems raised by the system Focal questions: What are the basic principles of the legal system in England and Wales? How many types of courts are there in the legal system in England and Wales? What are there different functions? What is “precedence”? Why is it practiced in a British court? Which feature of the English judicial system impress you most? Why? What roles do you think barristers and solicitors play in people’s daily lives? Do you see any problems inherent in the British legal system? How do you account for these problems? A 1 Introduction – Basic Principles of English Law A 1 Introduction – Basic Principles of English Law A 1 Introduction –Royal Court of Justice A 1 Introduction – Basic Principles of English Law Questions for discussion: What are the basic principles of English Law? What does each principle mean? What is the Law that is higher than man-made law? What are the criteria? What kind of orders are soldiers expected to disobey? Give examples. Should the pilot who bombarded the Chinese Embassy in Yugoslavia be punished for the atrocity? Why or why not? A 1 Introduction – Basic Principles of English Law Three basic principles of English law: The Rule of Law Natural Law Natural Justice The Rule of Law is an aspect of the British Constitution. It involves: The rights of individuals are determined by legal rules and not the arbitrary behavior o