English law
For other uses, see English law (disambiguation). The Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand in London is the seat of the High Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal. English law is the common law legal system of England and Wales, comprising mainly criminal law and civil law, each branch having its own courts and procedures. [1] [2] Contents 1 Principal elements of English law 2 Legal terminology 2.1 Criminal law & civil law 2.2 Common law & civil law 2.3 Common law & equity 2.4 Public law & private law 2.5 Legal remedies 3 Sources of English Law 4 Statute law 5 Common law 5.1 Early development 5.2 Precedent 5.3 Overseas influences 5.3.1 Reciprocity 5.3.2 Courts of final appeal 5.3.3 International law and commerce 6 British jurisdictions 6.1 Application of English law to Wales 7 Main subject areas 8 See also 9 Notes 10 References 11 Further reading 12 ...