The Legal System (AQA A-Level Law): Flashcards
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3 key elements of access to justice
3 key elements of access to justice
How litigation paid for, who pays, alternative funding methods
Definition of litigation
Definition of litigation
Process of taking action, normally in a civil dispute
What determines guilt/liability under equality before law
What determines guilt/liability under equality before law
Facts of case & relevant law, not wealth/status
Core principle re: inability to pay for legal services
Core principle re: inability to pay for legal services
Must never prevent citizens bringing action or defending
Typical cost of litigation
Typical cost of litigation
Thousands or tens of thousands of pounds
What are Queen's Counsel
What are Queen's Counsel
Senior barristers with extensive experience, command premium fees
What is the two-tier system in legal representation
What is the two-tier system in legal representation
Wealthier litigants secure superior representation
Access to justice specifically concerns
Access to justice specifically concerns
Financial access to courts & legal representation, not ADR
Effect of financial constraints on legal rights
Effect of financial constraints on legal rights
Can prevent individuals exercising their legal rights
What does cost barrier undermine in practice
What does cost barrier undermine in practice
Principle of equality before the law