THE COMMONWEALTH Colonies in the past were everywhere. When USA became independent problems with colonies began. 1839 - report on discontent in Canadian Colonies 1850s - the system of responsible government (it is still bounding) - country governs itself but recognizes British monarch as a head o...
Legal system - England + Wales (not everything), low is everywhere the same, but names are different. SOURCES OF LAW Legislation Acts of Parliament Orders (decisions taken by ministers) By-laws (decisions taken by local governments) Common Law
CIVIL LAW Magistrates Courts - lay magistrates (Justice of Peace). Not lawyers. CASES: adoptions, matrimonial procedures (małżeńskie). Country courts - circuit judges (lawyers - with legal qualifications). They cannot be promoted. CASES: wills (inheritance of property), mortgage (hipteka), bankrup...
EUROPEAN UNION (European Economic Community) European Coal and Steel Community 6 countries signed in 1957 The Treaty of Rome (European Economic Community appeared): France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands,
