The English / British Legal System Explained: A Brief Introduction for Dummies - Ideal for Revision

Опубликовано: 28 Сентябрь 2026
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This video aims to cover the basics of the British / English legal system concisely and clearly. It’s ideal for getting an idea of the subject or for revision, especially for ACCA F4, GCSEs or A Levels. It covers the whole subject at a general level, though, so it's fine for anything where you need to get an overview of the British system as a whole.

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This video covers:

Types of Law:
Public and private law

The Court System:
Appellate courts: the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and the High Court
First instance courts: the County courts, Magistrates' courts and Crown court

Domestic Sources of Law:
Statute
Secondary Legislation
Case law

External Sources of Law:
European Union law
European Convention on Human Rights