The court of law that is responsible for serious criminal cases: Crown Courts have power to deal with indictable offences, and also hear most appeals from magistrates’ courts.

European Union law is a body of treaties, law and court judgments which operates alongside the legal systems of the European Union’s member states. Whenever there is a conflict between EU law and national law, EU law takes precedence over national law and is binding on all national authorities.

A wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to legal liability.