Lawyers are advocates for their clients -- and, in court, they're usually the ones who do the talking. Should that always be the case? In an effort to shift this power dynamic, TED Fellow and legal aid activist Lam Ho shares how lawyers...

* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. Why do juveniles falsely confess to crimes? What makes them more vulnerable than adults to this shocking,...

Political prisoners aren't the only ones being tortured -- the vast majority of judicial torture happens in ordinary cases, even in 'functioning' legal systems. Social activist Karen Tse shows how we can, and should, stand up and end the...

If you can't afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you, right? Not in US civil court. From high legal fees to confusing paperwork and expensive lawyers, it can be difficult to settle civil matters. Entrepreneur and TED Fellow...

Today, we’re going to take a look at how the government plays a role in the economy. Specifically, the way the government creates and maintains our market economic system. Now sure, the government’s role in the economy can be...

Indonesia’s legal structure is based on the European civil-law system, an influence from Dutch colonialism. This is in contrast to common-law legal systems, such as in the US. The main difference is that in a common-law jurisprudence...

Laws and regulations are an integral part of German life, culture, and society. The legal system is based on constitutional law, but it’s also influenced by the laws of the European community. Learn how German law has influenced other...

Singapore’s legal system is modeled after the British system. Although certain rules may favor indigenous people of the country, most laws and regulations apply to everyone. Similar to the system in Britain, there are several levels of...

The legal system of Saudi Arabia is based on Sharia. Sharia is the paramount body of Islamic law, a collection of fundamental principles derived from different sources including the Holy Quran, the Sunna—the sayings and traditions of the...

Mexico’s law is based on the Napoleonic Code, which means that a person is presumed guilty until proven innocent. In most criminal cases, trial is by judge, not jury. Civil cases and those involving major felonies are tried in federal...

Japan’s legal system is based mainly on the model of prewar German and Soviet legal theory. Thus, the system is grounded not in judicial precedent but in the laws of the constitution. Culturally, the Japanese aren’t very litigious; they...

Brazil's legal system might have its origins in Roman law, but it has unquestionably evolved over time. In fact, several constitutions have been introduced over the years. Learn more about this evolution, the most recent constitution,...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the difference between criminal and civil offences and explain how criminal and civil cases are dealt with. Key learning points: - In a criminal law case, the person charged with an offence is called the...

Rules and laws are special instructions that tell us what to do at home, at school and in our communities. They help to keep us safe and make society more fair.

Dred Scott's fight for freedom led to a Supreme Court decision that denied citizenship to Black Americans, fuelling tensions that contributed to the Civil War.

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Prima facie is a Latin expression meaning at first sight or based on first impression. The literal translation would be 'at first face' or 'at first appearance', from the feminine forms of primus and facies, both in the ablative case.

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What is adjudication of a dispute? What is enforcement of a judgment or adjudication?

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