NCTJ Media Law & Regulation Definitions questions with answers

NCTJ Media Law & Regulation DefinitionsCustom - correct answer An ancient rule of law for a particular locality. Precedent - correct answer Rulings established by judges that apply to common law cases. Statute - correct answer Simply, Acts of Parliament. European Convention on Human Rights - correct answer Formed after the WWII to promote individual freedom, political liberty and rule of law. Article 10 - correct answer Part of the ECHR which establishes right to freedom of expression, the right to receive and impart ideas without interference by public authority." Article 8 - correct answer Part of the ECHR, seen as opposite to Article 10, by establishing right to respect for private and family life. Criminal law - correct answer A division of law concerning offences which can be committed 'against everyone' - murder, etc. Civil cases - correct answer A division of law concerning disputes between individuals/organisations - known as torts. Beyond all 'reasonable doubt' - correct answer The requirement for a conviction in a criminal trial. Balance of probabilities - correct answer The standard of proof - or whose case is most persuasive - when deciding a civil case.