Unlike other courts, this court has a purely appellate function.

I intend to bring an action in the civil courts. 我打算到民事法庭去起诉。

a common law offence 依据习惯法审理的罪行

Government ministers reached a 30-month agreement, effective from 1 July. 政府部长们达成了一项时效为30个月的协定，协定自7月1日起生效。

There are several equitable remedies of which the injunction is by far the most popular.

forensic debates 法庭辩论

The ban on arms exports remains in force. 武器出口禁令仍然有效。

Her diaries were read out in open court. 她的日记在公开法庭上被宣读了出来。

All your papers seem to be in order. 你所有的文件似乎都办妥了。

Your ticket is invalid without the airline's official stamp. 没有该航空公司的正式图章，你的机票就是无效的。

the judicial system 司法制度

The claim was, however, not justiciable in the English courts.

juvenile criminals/offenders 少年犯

a lawful marriage 合法婚姻

a law-making body 立法机构

You may wish to seek legal advice before signing the contract. 你在签订合同之前也许想找律师咨询。

legislative proposals that would reduce the amount of hazardous waste 减少有害废弃物的立法提议

a legislative body/assembly/council/authority 立法机关/会议/委员会/机构

If something goes wrong, you'll be liable. 如果出了什么差错你要负法律责任。

A new accounting system will soon become mandatory for all departments. 不久所有部门将必须采用新的会计系统。

Due to irregularities, the election has been declared null and void. 因为不合常规，这次选举被宣告不具法律效力。

The level of toxic chemicals was within the prescribed limits. 有毒化学制品的等级在规定的限度之内。

Any claims that are not started within three years are statute-barred under the Limitations Act.

a statutory minimum wage 法律规定的最低工资

An anti-terrorism bill was rushed through parliament. 议会紧急通过了一项反恐提案。

The court declared the contract void. 法庭宣布该合同无效。

Under certain circumstances the contract will be void ab initio; under others it will be rendered voidable.