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Mae'r Deyrnas Unedig yn cynnwys tair system gyfreithiol wahanol.
Welsh Law
Devolved legislation and the growing body of law made by Senedd Cymru, distinct from English law in key areas.
ArchwilioScottish Law
A distinct mixed legal system combining civil law and common law traditions, with its own courts, legislature, and legal principles.
ArchwilioNorthern Irish Law
A separate common law jurisdiction with its own Assembly, courts, and legislation shaped by the unique context of the Good Friday Agreement.
ArchwilioEngland & Wales: The Primary Jurisdiction
The unified legal jurisdiction of England and Wales, sharing courts, statutes, and legal procedure, and forming the backbone of UK common law.
ArchwilioUK-Wide Law
Areas of law where the UK Parliament has exclusive legislative competence, applying uniformly across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
ArchwilioReserved Matters: Law Made for the Whole UK
Subject areas where the UK Parliament at Westminster retains exclusive legislative competence, regardless of devolution settlements in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
ArchwilioDevolved Matters: Where Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland Make Their Own Law
Areas of law and policy where the Scottish Parliament, Senedd Cymru, and Northern Ireland Assembly have independent legislative competence.
ArchwilioCompare All Three Legal Systems
Side-by-side comparison of courts, criminal law, contract, property, family law, and more across England & Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.