Find the following and write a brief overview of each;

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1 AQA GCSE Law Subject Year Group Date h/w set W/C Date due in Syllabus link e.g. AO1 2/6/14 9/6/ Sources of English Law 9/6/14 16/6/ Sources of English Law Task & Context Resources & Add. Support e.g. mymaths contact for questions Find the following and write a brief overview of each; 3 Bills that are currently in the House of Commons 2 Bills that are currently in the House of Lords 1 Bill that is waiting for Royal Assent Complete the hierarchy of Courts Diagram. Use the following website; Room B1 is available during all break times and lunchtimes for students to access the internet. Complete homework 1 worksheet. Complete homework 2 sheet. Year /6/14 23/6/ Sources of English Law 23/6/14 30/6/ Sources of English Law 30/6/14 7/7/ Sources of English Law Revise Key Terms Judicial Precedent. Past Paper Questions based on previous 2 weeks. Fill in the blanks worksheet on Delegated Legislation. Independent Thinking create my own Bill. Complete homework 3 sheet. Using homework 4 sheet, fill in the missing words there are more words than spaces so be careful!! Using homework 5 sheet answer the questions. 7/7/14 14/7/ Sources of English Law Revision Revise all work on Sources of English Law in preparation for a mini test.

2 14/7 Start of Term UNIT 1 AQA Law. Revision over summer holidays for Unit 1 mock exam in September. Resources:- Folders & Revision booklets.

3 GCSE LAW Homework 1 Name: Find the following and write a brief overview of each; 3 Bills that are currently in the House of Commons 2 Bills that are currently in the House of Lords 1 Bill that is waiting for Royal Assent Current House House of Commons Bill Title Overview House of Commons House of Commons House of Lords House of Lords Royal Assent

4 GCSE LAW Homework 2 Name: This is a diagram for you to show the structure of both the civil and the criminal courts. In the spaces marked (a) to (f), write or complete the names of the first instance (trial) and appeal courts. Revise the following key terms; Precedent Judgement Ratio Decidendi Obita Dicta Stare Decisis Binding Precedents Original Precedent Persuasive Precedent Overruling Reversing TERMS TEST START OF NEXT LESSON

5 GCSE LAW Homework 3 Name: Using your folder and revision booklet answer the following Past Paper Questions. 1. English law uses previous cases as a strong indication of how the law will be applied in future cases. This is known as the operation of the doctrine of precedent. In relation to the doctrine of precedent, explain each of the following; Ratio decidendi Obiter dicta Law Reports (8 marks) 2. With regard to the doctrine of precedent, explain the difference between a binding precedent and a persuasive precedent. (4 marks)

6 Name: 3. Briefly explain what is meant by a Law Report and briefly explain the importance of Law Reports. (4 marks) 4. Comment on the advantages of the use of case law, based on the doctrine of precedent. (Answer in continuous prose.) (5 marks) 5. Study the extract below and then answer all parts of the question which follows.

7 Name: With respect to law making in Parliament, explain the following terms: a) both Houses of Parliament b) various Readings c) Parliamentary Committees d) the Royal Assent

8 Name: (12 Marks)

9 Name: GCSE LAW Homework 4 Using the word box at the bottom of the page, fill in the blanks. Delegated Legislation Delegated Legislation is law made by a body other than. Parliament gives others the power to pass delegated legislation in a parent or enabling act. Act of Parliament (Statutes) - Primary Legislation.. (i.e. statutory Instruments) - Secondary Legislation Why is Delegated Legislation Needed? Lack of Parliamentary. Allow to be added at a later date Makes use of, i.e. bylaws (Local laws for local people!) Makes use of expert technical knowledge Easier to..than an Act of Parliament More time can be taken to consider secondary legislation Types of Delegated Legislation. - Made by local authorities (For example Borough Councils) to deal with matters which affect their local area. Statutory Instruments - Made by Government Ministers, usually to add the detail to a piece of primary legislation, these usually affect the whole country...- Made by the Queen and Privy Council. These are made when Parliament is not sitting, usually in emergency situations. Criticisms of Delegated Legislation Lack of democracy - Too much delegated legislation is made by unelected people i.e. civil servants. Lack of publicity - The public are often Arguments in Favour of Delegated Legislation Saves Parliamentary time. Local Authorities can make appropriate laws to meet local needs.

10 unaware of new laws which is introduced by statutory instruments. Over use - Too much law is made through the use of delegated powers. There is inadequate parliamentary control over delegated legislation. Name: Detail can be added to Statutes at a later date. WORDS There are more words than spaces!!!! Parliament Orders in Council local knowledge Delegated Legislation laws Bylaws detail amend time

11 GCSE LAW Homework - 5 Name: You have been selected to join a new committee which represents the youth of South Wales. The aim of this group is to create ideas that can be put forward as a bill in the House of Commons. 1. It is your task to think of 3 ideas that you would like to see become law. Idea 1 Idea 2 Idea 3 2. Write down the advantages and disadvantages of all 3 of your ideas. (Think of how your idea could affect the local community, schools, economy etc.) Advantages Idea 1 Idea 2 Idea 3 Disadvantages

12 Name: 3. You now have to select 1 idea and pitch this to a wider committee. Write down what you would say to persuade other people to agree with your idea for a new piece of legislation. IDEA CHOSEN. MY REASONS WHY:-