England

England is one of four countries that make up the United Kingdom. It borders Scotland to the north and Wales to the west. England covers over half of Great Britain. Since its 10th century officiation as a unified state, England has had a significant legal and cultural impact across the globe. English Law, particularly the basis for common law legal systems, has provided the foundation for numerous other countries. The first Industrial Revolution began in England in the 18th century, leading it to become the first nation in the world to be industrialised. The English legal system has been continually developed across centuries. The legal systems used in many Commonwealth countries and all of the United States of America (bar Louisiana) found its basis in England, with the introduction of common law. The enduring principle of English law is for codes of conduct to be made by judges within courts, applying both their knowledge of the law and common sense for the highest good. This is always in relation to the evidence and facts presented before them, with total impartiality. The English court system is helmed by the High Court of Justice, the Court of Appeal, and the Crown Court. The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom is England’s highest court for both civil and criminal cases, and serves as the final point of appeal for any dispute. A decision finalised by the Supreme Court must be adhered to by all other courts of the country.