Overview of legal English（英国法律概况）.doc

Overview of legal English（英国法律概况） Overview of Britain and the United States (UK, 8:, law and justice) There is no single legal system in the United Kingdom. A feature common to all systems of law in the United Kingdom is that there is no complete code. The sources of law include (1) statutes; (2) a large amount of unwritten or common law; (3) equity law; (4) European Community. Another common feature is the distinction made between criminal law and civil law. in the United Kingdom no singlelegal system. A common feature of all legal systems in the United Kingdom is the absence of a complete code. Sources of code include: (1) statute law; (2) a large number of unwritten law or customary law; (3) equity; (4) EC law. Another common feature is the distinction between criminal law and civil law. I.Criminal Proceedings criminal procedure 1. In England and Wales, once the police have charged a person with a criminal offence, the crown Prosecution Service assumes control of the case reviews the evidence to decide whether to prosecute. in England and Welsh, once the police have charged a person with a criminal offence, the crown Prosecution Service assumes control of the case and reviews the evidence to decide whether sue. 2. In Britain all criminal trial are held in open count because the criminal law presumes the innocence of the accused until he has been proved guilty beyond reasonable doubt. The prosecution and the defense get equal treatment. No accused person has to answer the question of the police before trial. He is not compelled to give evidence in count. Every accused person has the right to employ a legal adviser to conduct his defense. If he can not afford to pay, he may be granted aid at public expense. In criminal trial by jury the judge, passes sentence, but the jury decided the issue of guilt or innocence. The jury composed of ordinary people. If the 12 or verdict of the jury can not be unanimous, it must be a majority. in the UK, all Criminal trials are hel