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The Constitution
U.S. Constitution provides for judicial review
No formal UK Constitution to provide oversight
Parliament has the authority to make or repeal any laws
Court Structure
U.S. operates under a dual system; State and Federal Courts
Court of jurisdiction determined by the offense
UK has unitary system with centralized laws
Legal Personnel
U.S. use attorneys/litigators to manage case work and advocate in trials
UK separates lawyers into solicitors and barristers
Solicitors: legal advice, case work, client communication
Barristers: Trial attorneys advocating in court on behalf of clients
Punishment vs. Rehabilitation
U.S. prisons and punishments are more punitive with higher recidivism
UK places more emphasis on rehabilitation of offenders
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