Common Law

Its main subject is the opinions of the court

Previous court decisions are respected as precedents, and the current decision is enforced.

This system is implemented in the United Kingdom

Civil Law

Most of the laws have been created by legislatures following precedents.

Legislators and jurists who draft and interpret laws are important in civil law systems.

It is also applicable in many European countries and Turkey.

Legal Systems

Customary Law

It is usually oral, not written.

It is based on long-standing local traditions.

It consists of a wide range of applications that vary from society to society.

Words

Precedent=emsal

Repeal=yürürlükten kaldırma

Legislation=mevzuat

Decision=karar

Legislature=yasama organı

Execution=infaz

Principle=ilke

Punishment=ceza

Fairness=adalet