Time for some legal English! Match these UK legal terms to their definitions: Legal system Common law Criminal law Civil law Human rights law Rule of law Crown Prosecution Service Disputes A) The system of rules, laws, and institutions that make up the framework of a country's legal system. B) The system of law concerned with private disputes between individuals, such as divorce, contract disputes, and personal injury claims. C) A legal system in which legal principles are derived from the decisions made by judges in previous cases. D) The principle that all individuals and institutions are subject to and accountable to the law. E) A system of law concerned with the punishment of individuals who commit crimes such as murder, theft, and assault. F) A system of law designed to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals. G) A disagreement or argument between individuals or parties that can be resolved through legal action. H) The government department responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in England and Wales. Answers: 1. Legal system - A) 2. Common law - C) 3. Criminal law - E) 4. Civil law - B) 5. Human rights law - F) 6. Rule of law - D) 7. Crown Prosecution Service - H) 8. Disputes - G)

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