This week’s topics
English Legal Framework
- Hierarchy of civil and criminal courts
- Doctrine of judicial precedent
- Statutory interpretation methods
- Primary and secondary legislation
- Hierarchy of the Courts - ACCA Corporate and Business Law (LW) (ENG)
- Statutory Interpretation Rules - ACCA Corporate and Business Law (LW) (ENG)
- Civil Law, Common Law, Criminal Law - ACCA Corporate and Business Law (LW) (ENG)
What you will be able to do
- 1.1 Describe the key features of the legal system.
- 1.2 Explain the sources of law.
Activity
Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: describe the key features of the legal system.
Study materials
Videos
- Hierarchy of the Courts - ACCA Corporate and Business Law (LW) (ENG) · YouTube · OpenTuition · 20 min · for registered students
- Statutory Interpretation Rules - ACCA Corporate and Business Law (LW) (ENG) · YouTube · OpenTuition · 23 min · for registered students
- Civil Law, Common Law, Criminal Law - ACCA Corporate and Business Law (LW) (ENG) · YouTube · OpenTuition · 29 min · for registered students
- What is the distinction between Criminal and Civil Law? - Professor Jo Delahunty QC · YouTube · Gresham College · 2 min · for registered students
Further resources
- Understanding Legislation (legislation.gov.uk) · Reading · Other, guidance · for registered students
- Interpretation Act 1978 · Reading · legislation.gov.uk, legislation · for registered students
- Guide to making legislation (September 2025) · PDF · GOV.UK, guidance; 383 pages · for registered students
Materials marked “for registered students” open in the student portal, which is set up as soon as you receive final acceptance.
