A level law ocr

• Statutory law is law created by legislative bodies, such as Parliament.
• The defendant must be present at the trial unless they have been excused by the court.
• Common law is a legal system based on judicial decisions and customs, rather than codified laws.
• European Union law is a body of rules and regulations originating from the European Union.
• If the defendant is not present, the case may proceed without them if there are good reasons for their absence or if they have waived their right to attend.
• If the defendant is not present, the case may proceed without them if there are good reasons why they cannot attend or it would be unjust to adjourn the proceedings.
• A judge can excuse a defendant from attending if it would cause undue hardship or expense, such as if they live far away or have serious health issues.
• A judge can make an order requiring the defendant's attendance if they fail to appear without reasonable excuse.
• The defendant must be present at the trial unless they have been excused by the court.
• Common law is the body of unwritten laws developed through court decisions over time.
• Case law refers to legal precedents established by previous cases that are used to guide future decision-making.
• A judge can refuse to allow evidence if it would cause prejudice or undue delay.
• If an accused person pleads guilty, there will not usually be a jury.
• A judge can make an interlocutory ruling to decide whether evidence or arguments are admissible during a trial.
• The Magna Carta was signed on June 15th, 1215, establishing the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law.