МИНИСТЕРСТВО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ И НАУКИ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ

ФЕДЕРАЛЬНОЕ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЕ БЮДЖЕТНОЕ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЕ

УЧРЕЖДЕНИЕ ВЫСШЕГО ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ
«САМАРСКИЙ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ»

Кафедра иностранных языков

М. П. Козырева

АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫК ДЛЯ ЮРИСТОВ

Утверждено редакционно-издательским советом университета

в качестве учебного пособия

Самара
Издательство «Самарский университет»
2015
УДК 811.111
ББК 81.2 Англ.
К59
Рецензент канд. пед. наук, доц. Е. В. Постникова

Козырева, М. П.
К59 Английский язык для юристов : учебное пособие / М.П. Козырева. –
Самара : Изд-во «Самарский университет», 2015. – 56 с.

Пособие состоит из 12 разделов, включающих материл по правовой те-

матике и знакомящих студентов с лексико-грамматическими особенностями
функционального стиля юриспруденции. Целью данного пособия является
развитие и совершенствование речевых навыков и умений студентов в про-
фессиональной для них сфере коммуникации. Пособие также содержит тесто-
вые задания, позволяющие осуществлять контроль усвоения студентами но-
вой информации, и тексты для дополнительного чтения, способствующие
расширению словарного запаса и знаний фактического материала в сфере
юриспруденции.
Предназначено для студентов, обучающихся по направлению
«Юриспруденция» очного и заочного отделений.
УДК 811.111
ББК 81.2 Англ.

© Козырева М.П., 2015

© ФГБОУ ВПО «Самарский
государственный университет», 2015

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 CONTENTS

Unit 1. Lawyer……………………………………………………………………...4
Unit 2. Top Ten Legal Skills……………………………………………………….6
Unit 3. History of the United States Constitution ………………………………….9
Unit 4. Legislation in Russia……………………………………………………....12
Unit 5. Definition of Common Law …………………………………………........15
Unit 6. Federal Common Law…………………………………………………......17
Unit 7. Definition of Labor Law…………………………………………………..19
Unit 8. Definition and Elements of a Crime……………………………………….22
Unit 9. Particular Offenses (Part 1)………………………………………………..25
Unit 10. Particular Offenses (Part 2)……………………………………………....28
Unit 11. Particular Offenses (Part 3)……………………………………………....31
Unit 12. Data Privacy Protection…………………………………………………..34
Test 1. ……………………………………………………………………………..37
Test 2. ……………………………………………………………………………..39
Texts for Additional Reading……………………………………………………...41
Literature…………………………………………………………………………..53

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 UNIT 1

LAWYER

1. Read and translate the following groups of words with the common root:

Law – lawbook – lawful – lawfulness – lawless – lawlessness

Theory – theoretical – theoretically – theorist – theorize – theorem
Practice – practical – practicality – practically – unpractical
Stable – stability – stabilization – stabilize – stabilizer – unstable
Refer – referable – reference – referent – referential – referendum

2. Read and translate the text

A lawyer is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a

person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by
the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of
political and social authority, and deliver justice. Working as a lawyer involves the
practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific
individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who retain (i.e., hire)
lawyers to perform legal services.

The role of the lawyer varies significantly across legal jurisdictions, and so it
can be treated here in only the most general terms.

In practice, legal jurisdictions exercise their right to determine who is

recognized as being a lawyer. As a result, the meaning of the term "lawyer" may
vary from place to place.

• In Australia the word "lawyer" is used to refer to both barristers and

solicitors (whether in private practice or practicing as corporate in-house counsel).
• In Canada, the word "lawyer" only refers to individuals who have been
called to the bar or have qualified as civil law notaries in the province of Quebec.
Common law lawyers in Canada may also be known as "barristers and solicitors",
but should not be referred to as "attorneys", since that term has a different meaning
in Canadian usage. However, in Quebec, civil law advocates (or avocats in French)
often call themselves "attorney" and sometimes "barrister and solicitor".

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 • In England and Wales, "lawyer" is used loosely to refer to a broad variety of
law-trained persons. It includes practitioners such as barristers, solicitors, legal
executives and licensed conveyancers, ; and people who are involved with the law
but do not practice it on behalf of individual clients, such as judges, court clerks,
and drafters of legislation.
• In India, the term "lawyer" is often colloquially used, but the official term is
"advocate" as prescribed under the Advocates Act, 1961.
• In Scotland, the word "lawyer" refers to a more specific group of legally
trained people. It specifically includes advocates and solicitors. In a generic sense,
it may also include judges and law-trained support staff.
• In the United States, the term generally refers to attorneys who may practice
law; it is never used to refer to patent agents or paralegals.
• Other nations tend to have comparable terms for the analogous concept.

VOCABULARY NOTES

Attorney – адвокат, поверенный, юрист, чиновник органов юстиции, прокурор

- атторней
Solicitor – солиситор, поверенный, адвокат (подготавливающий дела для бар-
ристера и выступающий только в судах низшей инстанции); (амер.) юрискон-
сульт/ прокурор/ глава юстиции в городе, штате
Maintain – поддерживать, сохранять, удерживать
Retain – удерживать, сдерживать, поручать адвокату ведение дела
Barrister – барристер, вид адвоката; выступающий в суде адвокат, уполномо-
ченный по делам юриспруденции
In-house counsel – штатный юрист
Conveyancer – юрист, занимающийся операциями по передаче недвижимости
Draft a bill – составлять законопроект
drafters of legislation – составители законодательств

3. Find in the text the English equivalents to the following Russian expres-
sions:

- значительно различаются
- поддерживать стабильность политической власти
- частная практика
- другое значение
- штатный юрист

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 - решать специфические проблемы
- в самом общем понятии
- от лица индивидуального клиента
- служащие суда

4. Match the terms with their definition:

Justice work done by one person or group that benefits

another
Practice
group of people that have something in com-
Society mon; for example, religion, politics, or a com-
munity
Services
the quality of being just, righteousness

translating an idea into action

5. Answer the questions:

1. What sort of operations does the work of a lawyer involve?

2. How can you define the term of a lawyer in different countries?

UNIT 2
TOP TEN LEGAL SKILLS

1. Read and translate the following groups of words with the common root:

Response – responsible – responsibility

Communicate – communication – communicative
Term – terminology – terminological
Effect – effective – effectiveness – effectively
Develop – development – developed – developing
Conclude – conclusion – conclusive

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2. Read and translate the text

While legal positions vary greatly in scope and responsibility, there are
several core legal skills that are required in most legal functions. If you are
considering a career in the law, it is wise to polish these top ten legal skills to excel
in today’s competitive legal market.
1. Oral communication is one of the most fundamental tools of the legal
professional. Legal professionals must:
• convey information in a clear, concise, and logical manner;
• communicate persuasively;
• advocate a position or a cause;
• master legal terminology;
• develop keen listening skills.
2. Written Communication. From writing simple correspondence to
drafting complex legal documents, writing is an integral function of nearly every
legal position. Legal professionals must:
• master the stylistic and mechanical aspects of writing;
• master the fundamentals of grammar;
• learn how to write organized, concise and persuasive prose;
• draft effective legal documents such as motions, briefs, memos, resolutions
and legal agreements.
3. Client Service. In the client-focused legal industry, serving the client
honestly, capably and responsibly is crucial to success.
4. Analytical and Logical Reasoning. Legal professionals must learn to
review and assimilate large volumes of complex information in an efficient and
effective manner. Legal analytical and logical reasoning skills include: reviewing
complex written documents, drawing inferences and making connections among
legal authorities; developing logical thinking, organization and problem-solving
abilities; structuring and evaluating arguments; using inductive and deductive
reasoning to draw inferences and reach conclusions.
5. Legal Research. Researching legal concepts, case law, judicial opinions,
statutes, regulations and other information is an important legal skill.
6. Technology. Technology is changing the legal landscape and is an integral
part of every legal function. To remain effective in their jobs, legal professionals
must master communications technology including e-mails, voice messaging
systems, videoconferencing and related technology.

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 7. Knowledge of Substantive Law and Legal Procedure. All legal
professionals, even those at the bottom of the legal career chain, must have basic
knowledge of substantive law and legal procedure.
8. Time Management. In a profession based on a business model (billable
hours) that ties productivity to financial gain, legal professionals are under constant
pressure to bill time and manage large workloads.
9. Organization. In order to manage large volumes of data and documents,
legal professionals must develop top-norch organizational skills.
10. Teamwork. Legal professionals do not work in a vacuum. Even solo
practitioners must rely on secretaries and support staff and team up with co-
counsels, experts to deliver legal services.

VOCABULARY NOTES

Skill - 1. мастерство, искусство 2. компетенция 3. ловкость, умение

Skills in logical reasoning - навыки логического рассуждения
To develop top-notch organizational skills - развивать навыки высокой самоор-
ганизации
Legal skills - профессиональные компетенции юриста
3. Find in the text the English equivalents to the following Russian expres-
sions:
- профессиональные компетенции юриста
- представлять информацию в ясной и краткой форме
- овладеть юридической терминологией
- развивать способность внимательно слушать собеседника
- составлять сложные юридические документы
- овладеть основами грамматики
- составлять ходатайства, записки по делу
- обслуживать клиента честно и ответственно
- просматривать и усваивать большой объем информации
- навыки логического рассуждения
- делать выводы и умозаключения
- осваивать технологии общения (коммуникации)
- на нижней ступеньке карьерной лестницы
- знания материального права и судопроизводства
- выдерживать большие рабочие нагрузки

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- почасовая оплата
- развивать навыки самоорганизации высокого класса
- работа в команде

4. Match the terms with their definition:

Document - An ability to do something well, espe-

cially because you have learned and
practiced it
Communication - To write a plan, letter, report, bill, etc.
that will need to be changed before it is
in its finished form
Client - A piece of paper that gives official
written information about something
Top-notch - Someone who pays for services or ad-
vice from the person or organization
Draft - Serious study of a subject that is in-
tended to discover new facts or test new
ideas
Skill - Having the highest quality or standard
Research - The process by which people exchange
information or express their thoughts or
feelings

UNIT 3

HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION

1. Read and translate the following groups of words with the common root:

Elect – electable – electee – election – elective – electoral – electorate - electorship

Federal – federacy – federalism – federally – federalize - federation
Equal – equality – equality –equalization - equalize
Propose – proposer – proposition - proposal
Original – origin – originally – originality – originative - originate

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2. Read and translate the text

The United States Constitution was written in 1787 during the Philadelphia
Convention. After ratification in eleven states, in 1789 its elected officers of
government assembled in New York City, replacing the earlier 1781 Articles of
Confederation government. Following its establishment, the original Constitution
has been amended twenty-seven times. The meaning of the Constitution is
interpreted and extended by judicial review in the federal courts. An original copy
of the parchments is held at the National Archives Building.
Two alternative plans were developed in Convention. The nationalist majority,
soon to be called “Federalists”, put forth the Virginia Plan, a consolidated government
based on proportional representation among the states by population. The “old patriots”,
later called “Anti-Federalists”, advocated the New Jersey Plan, a purely federal
proposal, based on providing each state with equal representation. The Connecticut
Compromise allowed for both plans to work together. Other controversies developed
regarding slavery and a Bill of Rights in the original document.
The drafted Constitution was submitted to the Articles Congress. It in turn
forwarded the Constitution as drafted to the states for ratification by the
Constitutional method proposed. The Federalist Papers provided background and
justification for the Constitution. Some states agreed to ratify the Constitution only
if the amendments that were to become the Bill of Rights would be taken up
immediately by the new government, and they were duly proposed in the first
session of the First Congress.
Once the Articles Congress certified that eleven states had ratified the
Constitution, elections were held, the new government began on March 4, 1789,
and the Articles Congress dissolved itself. Later Amendments address individual
liberties and freedoms, federal relationships, election procedures, terms of office,
expanding the electorate, ending slavery, financing government, consumption of
alcohol and Congressional pay. Criticism over the life of the Constitution has
centered on expanding democracy and states rights.

VOCABULARY NOTES

Parchment – рукопись, сделанная на пергаменте

Drafted – разработанная
Amendments – поправки
Consumption – потребление

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Bill of Rights – Билль о Правах, неофициальное название первых десяти по-
правок к Конституции США, которые закрепляют основные права и свободы
человека и гражданина.

3. Find in the text the English equivalents to the following Russian expres-
sions:
- свобода личности
- были предложены
- распространение демократии
- представительство пропорционально населению
- незамедлительно приняты новым правительством
- процедура выборов
- потребление алкоголя

4. Complete the sentences with the proper words from the box:

federal applied government law supreme

amendments states

United States Constitution

The Constitution of the United States is the … law of the United States of
America. The first three Articles of the Constitution establish the rules and separate
powers of the three branches of the federal … : a legislature, the bicameral
Congress; an executive branch led by the President; and a federal judiciary headed
by the Supreme Court. The last four Articles frame the principle of federalism. The
Tenth Amendment confirms its federal characteristics.
The Constitution was adopted on September 17, 1787, by the Constitutional
Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and ratified by conventions in eleven …
. It went into effect on March 4, 1789. The first ten constitutional … ratified by
three-fourths of the states in 1791 are known as the Bill of Rights. The Constitution
has been amended seventeen additional times (for a total of 27 amendments) and its
principles are … in courts of law by judicial review.

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 The Constitution guides American society in … and political culture. It is the
oldest written national constitution in continuous use, and it influenced later
international figures establishing national constitutions. Recent impulses for reform
center on concerns for extending democracy and balancing the … budget.

UNIT 4
LEGISLATION IN RUSSIA

1. Read and translate the following groups of words with the common root:

Special – speciality – specialize – specialized – specially – especially

Appoint – appointment – appointed – appointing
Prove – approve – approval – approved
Require – requirement – required – requiring
Elect – election – elected – electorial – electing
Miss – dismiss – dismissed – dismissal – dismissed

2. Read and translate the text

The doctrine of the separation of powers legislation is regarded as one of the

three main functions of government. Those who have the formal power to create
legislation are known as legislators. Legislation can have many purposes: to regu-
late, to authorize, to proscribe, to provide, to sanction, to grant, to declare or to re-
strict. Federal Assembly of Russia is the law-making body of the Russian Federa-
tion, according to the Constitution of Russian Federation, 1993. It consists of the
State Duma, which is the lower house, and the Federation Council, which is the up-
per house. Both houses are located in Moscow. State Duma has special powers
enumerated by the Constitution of Russia. They are:
• consent to the appointment of the Prime Minister of Russia;
• hearing annual reports from the Government of the Russian Federation on
the results of its work, including on issues raised by the State Duma;
• deciding the issue of confidence in the Government of the Russian Federa-
tion;
• appointment and dismissal of the Chairman of the Central Bank of Russia;
• appointment and dismissal of the Chairman and half of the auditors of the
Accounts Chamber;
• appointment and dismissal of the Commissioner for Human Rights, who

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shall act according to federal constitutional law;
• announcement of amnesty;
• bringing charges against the President of the Russian Federation for his im-
peachment (requires a two thirds majority);
The State Duma adopts decrees on issues referred to its authority by the Con-
stitution of the Russian Federation. Decrees of the State Duma are adopted by a
majority of the total number of deputies of the State Duma.
The Council is charged in cooperating with the State Duma in completing
and voting on draft laws. Special powers of the Federation Council are:
• approval of changes in borders between subjects of the Russian Federa-
tion;
• approval of a decree of the President of the Russian Federation on the in-
troduction of martial law;
• approval of a decree of the President of the Russian Federation on the in-
troduction of a state of emergency;
• deciding on the possibility of using the Armed Forces of the Russian Fed-
eration outside the territory of the Russian Federation;
• declaring of elections of the President of the Russian Federation;
• impeachment of the President of the Russian Federation;
• approving the President's nomination of judges of the Constitutional Court
of the Russian Federation, of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, of the
Higher Arbitration Court of the Russian Federation;
• approving the President's nomination of the Attorney General of the Rus-
sian Federation;
• appointment of Deputy Chairman and half of the auditors of the Account-
ing Chamber.
To pass the law more than half of senators of the Federation Council must vote
for it. When considering federal constitutional laws, three-fourths of the Council’s
votes are required for passage bills must first be considered by the State Duma. Upon
adoption by a majority of the full State Duma membership, a draft law is considered
by the Federation Council, which has fourteen days to place the bill on its calendar.
The Federation Council cannot make amendments in bills passed by the Duma and
can either approve or reject them. If the Federation Council rejects a bill passed by the
State Duma, the two chambers may form a conciliation commission to work out a
compromise version of the legislation. If two chambers cannot reach a compromise, or
the Duma insists on passing the bill as is, the veto of the Federation Council can be

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overridden, if two thirds of the Duma's constitutional composition vote in favor of the
bill. The State Duma and the Federation Council usually meet separately. Joint ses-
sions are organized when the President of Russia delivers his annual address to the
Federal Assembly and in some other very rare occasions.

VOCABULARY NOTES

A law-making body – законодательный орган

To make amendments in bills – вносить поправки в законопроект
To override the veto – преодолеть вето
Conciliation commission – согласительная комиссия
To reject a bill – отклонить законопроект

3. Find in the text the English equivalents to the following Russian expres-
sions:

- законодательная деятельность
- законодательный орган
- нижняя палата
- верхняя палата
- перечислять
- постановление, указ
- принимать закон
- прийти к компромиссу
- назначение (на должность)
- разделение властей

4. Answer the questions:

1. What is the main legislative body in Russia? What houses does it consist of?
2. What powers of the State Duma are enumerated in the Constitution?
3. What are the special powers of the Federal Council?
4. How do the State Duma and the Federal Council cooperate?
5. Which chamber of the Federal Assembly is more powerful? Why?

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 UNIT 5
DEFINITION OF COMMON LAW

1. Read and translate the following groups of words with the common root:

Define- definite – indefinite – definition

Force – forcible – enforce – enforceable – unenforceable – reinforce
Just – unjust – justice – injustice – justify – unjustifiable
Judge – judicial – non-judicial
Theory – theoretical – theorize – theorist
Decide – decision – decisive – indecisive
Apply – applied – application – applicable – appliance
Civil – civilian – civilization – civilized – uncivilized
Exist – existence – existent – non-existent – co-exist – co-existence

2. Read and translate the text

Common law may be defined as binding and enforceable principles or rules,

the authority for which rests upon the decisions of courts rather than upon any ex-
press statute or non-judicial proclamation.
Law develops under the common law system by judicial precedent, and
agencies of government as well as individuals must conform to legal rules devel-
oped in and applied by the courts.
Common law or “judge-made” law has been said to be the embodiment of broad
and comprehensive “unwritten” rules and principles inspired by reason and an innate
sense of justice. The common law is sometimes referred to as the “unwritten law” pri-
marily because, unlike law created by a legislative body, the common law was not
“codified”, or arranged into a system of codes covering a specific area of the law. Rather
than being found in a set of rules or laws covering one subject, as is true with a “code”,
the common law develops on a case by case basis, with legal issues decided on chrono-
logical order as particular legal problems arise.
Common law has been referred to as the legal incarnation practical sense in
that it is a system for deducing just, reasonable and consistent rules of law from
causes of action in specific cases or instances of litigation. “Causes of action” were
developed at common law, thus giving people a right to institute judicial proceed-
ings in certain cases.

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 Both the common law and the code systems co-exist in the United States to a
greater or smaller degree in the various states, and both the common law and the
statutes of a state are in the same sense “laws” of the state.

VOCABULARY NOTES

Authority – полномочие, сфера компетенций

Statute – действующий законодательный акт, действующий статут
Binding – обязательный (для применения), имеющий обязательную силу
Enforceable – применяемый принудительно
Express – положительно выраженный, прямо оговорённый, прямо установ-
ленный
Non – judicial – внесудебный
Proclamation – провозглашение
Embodiment – воплощение
Innate sense – врожденное чувство, чутье
Unwritten law – неписаный закон
Code –кодекс, свод законов
Litigant – сторона в судебном деле
Legislative body – законодательный орган
Causes of action – правооснование иска

3. Find in the text the English equivalents to the following Russian expres-
sions:

- врожденное чувство справедливости

- в большей или меньшей степени
- в хронологическом порядке
- несудебное провозглашение
- правовое воплощение здравого (практического, житейского) смысла

4. Match the terms with their definition:

Law being at the base, from which every-

thing else develops

Precedent putting an idea, spirit, etc. into bodily

form

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Fundamental former action or case that acts as an ex-
ample or rule for present action

Incarnation a rule that is supported by the power of

government and that governs the behav-
ior of members of society

Co-exist to live in peace with each other at the

same time

5. Are the following statements true or false?

1. Common law or “judge-made” law is based on the principles inspired by reason

and innate sense of justice.
2. Certain individuals needn`t always conform to legal rules developed in or ap-
plied by the courts.
3. Each of the state in the USA chooses either the common law system or the code sys-
tem.

UNIT 6
FEDERAL COMMON LAW

1. Read and translate the following groups of words with the common root:
Federal – federalism – federalist – federation – federative – confederation
Frame – framer – framed – framing
Develop – development – developed – undeveloped – underdeveloped
Alter – alteration – alternate – alternative
Law – lawyer – lawful – unlawful

2. Read and translate the text

Many of the provisions of the Constitution of the United States are framed in
the language of the common law as it was brought to this country by the early set-
tlers. That Constitution must therefore be read and interpreted in the light of the
common principles of history which were familiarly known to its trainers.
In this sense, therefore, there has arisen a national jurisprudence with the re-
spect to the Constitution, but only in such narrow areas as those concerned with the

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rights, interests and obligations of the United States as an entity; interstate and in-
ternational disputes; admiralty matters; and those in which Congress has given to
the federal courts the power to develop substantive law. In other words, there can
only be a federal common law in those areas of jurisdiction, which have been con-
ferred upon the federal government by the Constitution. Otherwise, the common
law to be applied will be that of the state concerned, even when a matter is before a
federal court.
In the absence of congressional legislation upon a subject, federal courts may
decline to enforce an ancient rule of the common law where conditions have fun-
damentally changed. They may, instead, declare and effectuate a rule in the light of
such altered conditions with regard to what has previously been decided and prac-
ticed.

VOCABULARY NOTES

Settler – поселенец, колонист

Trainer - (зд.) составитель, создатель
Provision – положение, пункт, раздел
Entity – самостоятельная правовая единица, самостоятельное образование
Admiralty – судебная практика (суд) по морским делам
Substantive – основной, главный; материально - правовой
Enforce – принудительно применять (закон, право)
Confer – предоставлять, возлагать

3. Find in the text the English equivalents to the following Russian expres-
sions:

- общие исторические принципы

- узко очерченные области
- в свете (чего-либо)
- спорные вопросы на международном уровне
- измениться коренным образом
- применить закон, положение (статья) конституции
- в противном случае
- вести в действие положение

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4. Match the terms with their definition:

Interest An argument or quarrel

Familiar Generally known, seen or experienced
Dispute A readiness to give attention
Constitution To move from a better to a worse posi-
tion
Decline The laws and principles according to
which a country is governed

5. Match the synonyms:

Familiar before
Basic administration
Area known
Dispute fundamental
Government place
Previously argument

6. Match the antonyms:

Rise wide
Light altered
Narrow international
The same dark
Domestic fall

UNIT 7
LABOR LAW

1. Read and translate the following groups of words with the common root:

Jury – juror – juridical – jurisdiction

Employ – employment – employee – employer – employed – unemployed
Relate – relation – relationship – relative – relativity
Imply – implied – implication – implicit

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Select – selected – selection – selectivity
Limit – limited – unlimited – limiting – limitation

2. Read and translate the text

The term “labor”, when used in the context of labor law, is applied in a compre-
hensive sense to mean work and all persons engaged in work. This includes those who
work their brains as well as who toil and earn their pay with physical effort.
The right to labor and its protection from unlawful interference is a constitu-
tional as well as a common law right. All persons have a natural right to the fruits
of their own industry.
Labor has been deemed to be “property”, especially within the meaning of
the constitutional guarantees of “life, liberty and property”. Thus, the right to obtain
and hold title to property includes the right to acquire it by labor. As a general prin-
ciple every member of a community has a right to enjoy a free labor market and to
have a free flow of labor for the purpose of carrying on a chosen business activity.
The right to earn wages is just as much property and within the protection of the
due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Federal Constitution as are
wages that have already been earned.
Since the right to labor is protected by numerous guaranties in state constitu-
tions as well as the Federal Constitution, one cannot be deprived of such right by an
arbitrary mandate of the legislature. However, the right is not absolute, being sub-
ject to labor relations acts, enacted in the proper exercise of the poser of Congress
or of the police power of a state. For example, non-resident or illegal aliens do not
have the same employment rights as citizens and resident aliens. Employers may, in
certain circumstances, be held liable for knowingly hiring illegal aliens or failing to
verify a person`s status under a statute enacted by Congress. Under no circum-
stances does an employer`s right to a free flow of labor prevail over the right of an
individual worker to refuse to be hired.

VOCABULARY NOTES

Comprehensive – всесторонний, полный, всеобъемлющий

Engage – заниматься чем-либо
Toil – тяжелый физический труд
Interference препятствование, вмешательство
Fruit – (зд.) плод, результат

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Industry – (зд.) трудолюбие
`subject (n.) – объект, предмет, тема
Sub`ject (v.) – подвергать, подчинять
Deem – думать, полагать, считать
Amendment – поправка (к конституции США)
Clause – статья, раздел, пункт
Arbitrary – произвольный
Mandate – (юр.) приказ суда
Flow of labor – движение, поток рабочей силы
Legislature – законодательный орган штат
Alien – проживающий в данной стране подданный другого государства
Verify – проверять, подтверждать
Enact – вводить в действие
Hire - нанимать, брать на работу

3. Find in the text the English equivalents to the following Russian expres-
sions:

- право на труд
- ни при каких обстоятельствах
- такого права нельзя лишать никого
- сознательно принять на работу иностранца, находящегося в стране незаконно
- закон, принятый конгрессом
- результаты своего собственного труда
- каждый член общества имеет право
- свободный рынок труда
- поправка к конституции страны
- право на получение вознаграждения (заработной платы) за свой труд

4. Match the terms with their definition:

Resident A payment for labor or services, received

Wages weekly or daily
Property The use of strength, trying hard
Comprehensive A person who lives on a place, not a visitor
effort Something which is owned (e.g. land, building)
Including many different aspects

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 5. Complete the sentences with the proper words from the box:

all persons citizens employment rights physical effort free labor

nlawful interference brains natural right

1. There are persons who work with … and those who earn the living with their … .
2. In a comprehensive sense the term “labor” means work and … engaged in work.
3. All members of a community have a … to the fruits of their own industry.
4. The right to labor and its protection from … is a constitutional right.
5. Non-resident or illegal aliens do not possess the same … as citizens.
6. All … have a right to enjoy a … market.

6. Answer the questions:

1. What is the term “labor” in the context of labor law applied to?
2. In what circumstances do employees usually refuse to be hired?
3. What is the difference between illegal and resident aliens?
4. Do citizens and illegal residents have the same employment rights?

UNIT 8
DEFINITION AND ELEMENTS OF A CRIME

1. Read and translate the following groups of words with the common root:

Crime – criminal – criminality – criminology - incriminate

Offense – offensive - inoffensive – offensively - offensiveness
Punish – punishable – unpunishable - unpunished - punisher – punishment
Violate – violation – violator – violence – violent – violently

2. Read and translate the text

A “crime” is an act or omission in violation of a public law which commands

or forbids that act or omission. It is said to be an offense which the government
deems injurious not only to the victim but to the public at large and is punished

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through a judicial proceeding brought in the name of the government. Even an act
or omission viewed by some as “victimless” can be made a crime and will be con-
sidered a wrong against society.
In order to be convicted of a crime the guilt of an accused of every element
of the crime charged must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.
No act can be considered a wrong against society in the sense of being a
criminal offense unless it has been previously made a crime, either by a statute or
common law.
Whether an act has been made a crime by a statute or the common law, the
language of the law, when measured by common understanding and practices, must
give adequate warning of the conduct prohibited, and mark boundaries sufficiently
distinct for judges and juries fairly to administer the law.
To constitute a crime, the act in question must ordinarily be one to which is
annexed, upon conviction, a certain specified punishment. Thus, a statute which
declares an act to be unlawful but prescribes no penalty, does not create a crime.
On the other hand, prescribing a punishment for an act impliedly prohibits it, and it
is sufficient to make it a crime without any explicit declaration that the act is
unlawful. In this respect, a provision for a fine is usually sufficient, in spite of the
fact that the amount may be small.
Provision for imprisonment in a statute does not make an act or proceeding
criminal in nature when applied, not as punishment, but to compel immediate obe-
dience to the law, as, for example, contempt proceedings.
An underlying principle of criminal law is that all are entitled to be informed
as to what the state commands or forbids, and no one should be required at peril of
life, liberty or property to speculate as to the meaning of the penal law. A crime
cannot be created by inference, and fundamental fairness requires that no person
should be held criminally responsible for conduct which cannot reasonably be un-
derstood to be prescribed.

VOCABULARY NOTES

Omission – бездействие (часто - преступное)

Unlawful – противоправный
Offense – правонарушение, преступление (любое нарушение закона, за кото-
рое предусмотрено наказание)
Injurious – наносящий вред
Wrong – правонарушение
Convict – осуждать, признавать виновным, выносить приговор

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Reasonable doubt – разумные основания для сомнения
Statute – действующий законодательный акт, действующий статут
Prohibit – запрещать
Inference – предположение, умозаключение, вывод
Prescribe – назначать
Penalty – наказание
Penal – уголовный

3. Find in the text the English equivalents to the following Russian expres-
sions:

- преступное действие или бездействие

- обозначить четкие границы для судей и присяжных
- назначить наказание, преступление по общему праву
- нарушение публичного закона
- причинять вред обществу уголовное преступление

4. Match the terms with their definition:

Omission Personal or political freedom from outside con-

Punish trol
Liberty An offense which is punished by a law
Crime To impose a penalty on (an offender)
Injure To do injustice to/ to inflict damage or loss on
Leaving something undone

5. Match the synonyms:

Injure just
Fair demand
Consider unlawful
Illegal hurt
Require view

6. Match the antonyms:

Wrong criminal
Moral disorder
Order allow
Victim immoral
Forbid right

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7. Answer the questions:

1. How can a crime be defined?

2. What is the difference between an act and an omission?
3. Why are they sometimes equally punished?

UNIT 9
PARTICULAR OFFENSES (PART 1)

1. Read and translate the following groups of words with the common root:

Victim – victimless – victimize

Convict – convicted – conviction
Prison – prisoner – imprison – imprisonment
Suffice – sufficient – insufficient – sufficiently
Use – usual – usually – usage – abuse – abusive
Human – inhuman – humane – humanity – humanitarian – humanism

2. Read and translate the text

Some of the offenses recognized as crimes of one sort or another in most ju-
risdictions are:
Arson – the common law defined arson as the malicious and willful burning
of the dwelling of another. Statutes have generally enlarged the common law defi-
nition of arson so as to include the burning of buildings and property other then
dwelling houses. These statutes also apply to the owner of the property as well as
others. The crime is frequently divided into degrees of arson. A more severe pun-
ishment is usually provided for a burning of a dwelling house, or burning in the
nighttime, or burning under such circumstances as might endanger human life, than
in cases of the burning of other buildings. A person burning a building can be guilty
of arson even if the building is unoccupied. It is not necessary that the building is
wholly or partially consumed or materially injured. It is sufficient if the fire is actu-
ally communicated to any part of the building, however small.
Assault and Battery – Assault is the demonstration of an unlawful intent by
one person to inflict immediate injury upon another person then present. Physical
contact is not an essential element of this offense, but a threat or offer of violence

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is. The offense has also been defined as an intentional attempt, by force or violence,
to do injury to the person of another and as any attempt to commit a battery or any
threatening gesture showing in itself or by words accompanying it an immediate
intention, coupled with a present ability to commit a battery. Battery is the unlawful
touching or striking of a person. Generally, an intention to do harm, or an unlawful
intent, is an essential element of the crime of assault or battery.
In many jurisdictions certain types of aggravated assault are distinguished
from simple assault, and in some states the crime of assault is divided into several
degrees, and more severe penalties are provided for the aggravated types.
In cases of mutual combat, or fights by mutual agreement, both participants
may be guilty of assault and battery. Self defense, defense of a third person, or jus-
tification may be asserted as a defense in a prosecution for assault and battery.

VOCABULARY NOTES

Human – человеческий
Endanger – подвергать опасности
Arson – поджег
Malice – злобный умысел
Dwelling – жилище
Guilty – виновный
Assault – нападение, нападать
Aggravated assault – нападение при отягчающих обстоятельствах
Battery – нанесение побоев
Assault and battery – нападение с нанесением побоев
Intent – намерение
Threat - угроза
Violence – насильственные действия
Defense – оборона
Justification – оправдание, оправдывающее обстоятельство

3. Find in the text the English equivalents to the following Russian expres-
sions:

- нападение при отягчающих обстоятельствах

- любая часть строения, сколь бы малой она ни была

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- преднамеренная попытка с применением насилия
- более суровое наказание
- самооборона, защита третьего лица
- намерение нанести ущерб

4. Match the words on the right with the suitable attributes on the left:

Arson
Malicious Building
Willful Punishment
Dwelling Life
Severe House
Human Burning
Unoccupied Act

Assault and Battery

Unlawful Substitute
Bodily Gesture
Essential Element
Threatening Assault
Criminal Statute
Sufficient Person
Aggravated Intent
Mutual Injury
Third Agreement

5. Complete the sentences with the proper words from the box:

punishment aggravated degrees element

offenses guilty battery

1. The crime of arson is often divided into … .

2. A severe … was provided for the burning of two motels.
3. A person burning a building can be … of arson even if the building is unoccu-
pied.
4. Physical contact is not an essential … of assault.

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5. The higher degrees of … assault consist of such … as assault with intent to kill
and assault with intent to rob.
6. In cases of fights by mutual agreement, both participants may be guilty of as-
sault and … .

6. Answer the questions:

1. How did the common law define arson?

2. What arson causes a more severe punishment?
3. Why is arson committed by the owner of the property also punishable?
4. What is an essential element of assault?
5. What act may be considered a defense in a prosecution for assault and battery?

UNIT 10
PARTICULAR OFFENSES (PART 2)

1. Read and translate the text

Bribery – The act of bribery contemplates the voluntary giving or receiving

or anything of value in corrupt payment for an act or omission by a public official
or private individual. The thing of value can be money, property, services or the
improper use of influence or abuse of authority.
Burglary – Breaking and entering into a building with the intention of com-
mitting a crime. By virtue of statutes in most jurisdictions, a criminal intent to steal
or to commit some crime at the time of breaking and entering is an essential ele-
ment of the crime of burglary, although consummation or execution of the intent is
not necessary to complete the crime. Although the common law crime covered only
a dwelling, present statutes often embrace any other building, house, or even a mo-
tor vehicle.
Although breaking is not an element of burglary under some statutory provisions,
where breaking must be shown to establish the offense there must be a breaking, mov-
ing or putting aside of something material constituting a part of the dwelling house and
relied on as security against intrusion. Any degree of force to affect an entrance through
any usual place of ingress, whether open, partly open, or closed, constitutes a sufficient

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breaking. In many jurisdictions burglary can take place in daytime as well as nighttime,
although the common law only contemplated nighttime.
Conspiracy – An agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime ac-
companied by an overt act in furtherance of the agreement. A conspiracy is an offense
distinct from the crime that is the object of the conspiracy. The guilt or innocence of the
conspirators does not depend upon the success or failure of their enterprise.
An agreement, to amount to a conspiracy, need not be formal or express, but
may be inferred from the circumstances. A criminal intent is essential to the crime
conspiracy, and this intent must exist in the minds of at least two of the parties to
the conspiracy. One who joins a conspiracy after its formation is equally culpable
with the original members and is responsible for all that has previously been done
pursuant to the conspiracy.

VOCABULARY NOTES

Bribery – взятка
Burglary – взлом; берглэри ( амер. Противоправное проникновение в помеще-
ние с умыслом совершения фелонии или кражи; англ. Проникновение в ноч-
ное время с преодолением физического препятствия в чужое жилище с умыс-
лом совершения фелонии )
Provision – положение, статья закона
Intrusion – вторжение, посягательство
Conspiracy – преступный сговор
Overt – открытый, неприкрытый, явный, очевидный, нескрываемый
Furtherance – способствование осуществлению
Culpable – виновный
Pursuant to – в соответствии с чем-либо, согласно чему-либо

2. Find in the text the English equivalents to the following Russian expres-
sions:

- преступный сговор
- добровольная передача или принятие ценностей
- проникновение в помещение
- успех или неудача всего предприятия (всей операции)
- соглашение двух или более лиц
- как в дневное, так и в ночное время

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3. Find in the text the term which can be defined as by following:

a) a house, apartment (flat), etc., where people live

b) be unsuccessful
c) unfair influence by money, favors or gifts
d) gain a purpose or reach an aim

4. Match the words on the right with the suitable attributes on the left:

Bribery
Improper Individual
Public Receiving
Private Payment
Voluntary Official
Corrupt Use

Burglary
Sufficient Provision
Criminal Place
Statutory Offense
Criminal Intent
Closed Breaking

Conspiracy
Original Culpable
Overt Act
Equally Members

5. Complete the sentences with the proper words from the box:

possession intent bribe

burglary conspirators voluntary

1. Breaking a dwelling and entering it with the intention of committing a crime

constitutes a crime of … .
2. … of burglar`s tools makes a distinct criminal offense.

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3. The guilt of the … does not depend upon the realization of their plans.
4. A criminal … existing in the minds of at least two persons is essential to the
crime of conspiracy.
5. Your … giving of money to a person that can cause his unfair decision is
called a … .

7. Answer the questions:

1. What criminal offenses are referred to as burglary?

2. What is an essential element of the crime of burglary?
3. What securities against intrusion do you know?

UNIT 11
PARTICULAR OFFENSES (PART 3)

1. Read and translate the following groups of words with the common root:

Occur – occurrence – recurrent

Close – closure – disclose – disclosure – disclosing
Person – persona – personal- personalization – personation – impersonation –
personify – personification
Intent – intention – intentional – intentionally – unintentional
Advance – advantageous –advantage – disadvantage
Charge –chargeable – discharge – overcharge
False – falsely – falsity – falsify – falsification – fault - default

2. Read and translate the text

Counterfeiting – The crime of counterfeiting involves the making of a copy

without authority with a view to deceive or defraud by passing the copy as original
or genuine. Counterfeiting can involve the copying of currency, coinage or other
things, such as objects of art.
False Pretenses – The crime of obtaining property by false pretenses is the
making of an intentionally false statement concerning a material fact which the vic-
tim of the offense relies upon and parts with title and possession of property. To be
guilty of this offense, the accused must have had knowledge of the falsity of the

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representations or pretenses at the time they were made, unless they were made
recklessly and without information justifying a belief they were true.
Firearms or Weapons – The criminal laws of all jurisdictions make it an of-
fense to carry certain kinds of weapons in particular areas in a concealed fashion
without a permit or to discharge a weapon in certain places.
Forgery – The false making or material alteration of any writing with intent
to defraud when the writing, if genuine, would be the foundation of some legal li-
ability. The mode of writing is immaterial, as there may be forgery by stamping,
engraving or typewriting, as well as by handwriting. The term “falsely”, as applied
to the making or altering of a writing in order to make it a forgery, does not refer to
a contents or the facts stated in the writing; rather, it contemplates that the paper or
writing is not genuine, that in itself it is false fraudulent. Hence, a false statement of
fact in the body of an instrument, such as a false assertion of authority to write an-
other`s name, is not forgery. Where authority is given to sign the name of another
to a writing, whether oral, written, express or implied, there can be no forgery. A
concomitant of the act of forgery is the “uttering” of a forged instrument with the
knowledge of its falsity and with intent to defraud.
Gambling or Gaming – An agreement between two or more persons to risk
money or property in a contest of chance. Most forms of betting or wagering are
contemplated by this definition. In addition, the persons who promote, organize or
control a gambling operation can be held accountable if they receive any profits
from the activity, even if not acting as gamblers themselves. In some states certain
types of gambling are lawful when under the strict control of the government, such
as lotteries, pari-mutuel betting on horse and dog races.
Harboring Criminals – A person who, knowing that a felony has been
committed by another, receives, comforts or assists the felon can, in some jurisdic-
tions, be guilty of the crime of being an accessory after the fact.

VOCABULARY NOTES

Counterfeiting – подделка, фальшивомонетничество

Genuine – подлинный
False pretenses – мошенничество
Misrepresentation – введение в заблуждение, искажение фактов
Fraudulent – обманный, мошеннический
Concomitant – сопутствующий
Forgery – подлог, подделка документов
Bet – пари, заключать пари

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Wager – пари, заключать пари
Pari-mutual betting – заключение пари с равными правами, в равных долях
Gambler – азартный игрок или содержатель игорного притона
Harbor – укрывать (преступника)
Accessory – соучастник преступления
Felon – опасный уголовный преступник

3. Match the terms with their definition:

Genuine A person who is not present at a crime

but who helps another in doing some-
Felon thing criminal

Forge Not true or correct

Accessory A person who has committed a serious

crime
False
Something existing or happening to-
Concomitant gether with something else

Real, not artificial or fake

Make a copy of something in order to

deceive

4. Match the synonyms:

Deceive jail
Genuine mystery
Secret defraud
Prison have
Possess real

5. Match the antonyms:

Release prohibit
Immaterial legitimate
Illegal imprison
Permit real

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6. Say if the following statements are true or false:

1. Such types of gambling as dog races and lotteries are unlawful under all the
statutes.
2. Counterfeiting can involve the copying of coins.
3. Making fraudulent statements in advertising does not constitute a crime.
4. A person who harbors a felon is always guilty of the crime ob being an acces-
sory after the fact.

UNIT 12
DATA PRIVACY PROTECTION

1. Read and translate the following groups of words with the common root:

Section – sectional – sectionalism – sector – sectoral

Harmony – harmonize – harmonization – harmonic – harmonious
Administrate – administration – administrative – administrator
Code – codify – codification – decode – decoder – codicil
Prevent – prevention – preventive – preventative – preventer - preventable

2. Read and translate the text

Many European governments enact omnibus TDF legislation in which the
laws apply to a lion`s share of organizations, both public and private, in all industry
sectors. In contrast, the United States takes a sectoral approach, focusing legislation
on specific sectors of industry such as banking or insurance. Still other countries
rely on international conventions to provide harmonization guidelines such as the
ones developed by the OECD, UN.
National data protection laws may also vary significantly in their use of en-
forcement mechanisms. For example, in Norway an administrative commission has
the authority to issue binding regulations or to grant licenses to organizations that
collect data in automated systems. In countries such as the United States, enforce-
ment is accomplished through self-compliance and reinforced by judicial action if a
violation is detected. A third enforcement mechanism is an enforceable code of eth-
ics and conduct, the primary mechanism used in Great Britain. This mechanism re-
flects Great Britain`s common-law legal system in which specific statutes are not
codified as they are in civil law countries such as the United States.

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 In summary, national laws take either a preventative or corrective approach.
Most European nations emphasize a preventative approach as illustrated through
use of database registration and licenses. In contrast, the United States follows a
corrective approach, which emphasizes the use of punitive measures such as court
action and penalties for violation of the law.
Data privacy laws become a problem for corporations and governments in
the host and home countries because of transborder data flows. For example, Swe-
den does not allow census, payroll, or personnel data to be transmitted to the United
States because these types of data do not receive similar treatment under U.S. law.
Companies must therefore process and store that data locally in Sweden or in an-
other country with similar privacy protection. Often, an underlying compatibility
problem is in each country`s application of the law to real persons but not legal per-
sons, as they are defined in the following section.

VOCABULARY NOTES

TDF=transborder data flows

ОECD – Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
UN – United Nations
Enforcement – принуждение, взыскание, давление
Share - доля
Omnibus – охватывающий несколько сфер, всесторонний
Industry – (зд.) сфера деятельности
Guideline – директива, руководящее указание
Grant - выдавать
Self-compliance – согласие, обусловленное законопослушанием лица, нала-
гаемое им на себя добровольно
Codify – кодифицировать
Preventative – превентивный
Corrective – исправительный, корректирующий
Compatibility – совместимость
Punitive – карательный, связанный с применением наказания; штрафной
Census – перепись (населения)
Personnel – штат сотрудников, персонал
Real person – физическое лицо
Legal person – юридическое лицо

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3. Find in the text the English equivalents to the following Russian expressions:

- физическое лицо
- механизм отражает систему
- законы основываются либо на превентивном, либо на корректирующем
подходах
- подчеркивать, делать упор на
- полагаться на международные конвенции
- как общественные, так и частные организации
- львиная доля

4. Match the terms with their definition:

Enforce a building in which law cases can be

heard and judged
Contrast
make something happen by threats or
Harmony force

Illustrate show the meaning of something by giv-

ing related examples
Court
comparison of unlike objects to show
differences

a state of agreement (in ideas, feelings etc.)

5. Complete the sentences with the proper words from the box:

private information privacy misuse

citizens storage systems

The Data Privacy Issue and TDFs

The legal issues associated with transborder data flows (TDFs) focus on the
privacy protection of individual … . Data … protection has been a concern of
many nation-states since the early 1970s, most notably, in countries, such as Swe-
den and Norway. There are three contexts in which privacy is an issue: Physical,
communication and … . In the context of information, emphasis is on the collec-

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 tion, … , processing and dissemination of information in automated and manual
systems for use by record-keeping organizations regarding decision making about
individuals by both … and public organizations. Data privacy laws focus specifi-
cally on automated … . because they can be linked together in other countries
through transborder data flows, there is a higher potential for … of information
about a country`s citizens.

6. Match the synonyms:

Receive particular
Administration international
Protect create
Global defend
Develop get
Specific government

7. Match the antonyms:

Public disorder
Automated penalty
Different manual
Reward private
Harmony similar

TEST 1
1. Read and translate the text

AMERICAN YOUTH
What is it like to be a young person in the United States? At 18 years of age,
young people in the United States can take on most of the rights and the responsi-
bilities of adulthood. Before this occurs, however, the American teenager goes
through the period of adolescence. Psychologists say that most young people ex-
perience conflict during this period of their lives. They are changing rapidly, both
physically and emotionally and they are searching for self – identity. As they are
growing up and becoming more independent, teenagers sometimes develop differ-
ent values expressed by their friends, the media and teachers. During this period of
their lives, young people also begin to participate in social activities such as sport-

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ing events and church group projects, as well as to do more things in the company
of their families.
While the teenage years for most American young people are nearly free of
serious conflict. All youths face a certain number of problems. Some young people
have difficulties in their relationships with their parents or problems at school
which may lead to use alcohol or drugs, the refusal to attend school or even to run-
ning away from home. In extreme cases, some might turn to crime and become ju-
venile delinquents.
However, for every teenager experiencing such problems many more are
making positive, important contributions to their communities, school and society.

2. Give the English equivalents for the following word combinations:

В возрасте 18-ти лет; столкнуться с рядом проблем; в экстренных
случаях; стать независимым; права и ответственность взрослого; быстро
изменяться; общественная деятельность; закононарушитель; отношения с
родителями; самоутверждение; несовершеннолетний преступник; вносить
вклад в; наркотики; в этот период жизни.

3. Match the terms with their definition:

1. teenager A lawbreaker under 18

2. media A young person between the ages or 13

and 19
3. juvenile delinquent
Specialists who study the science of
4. psychologist human behaviour

Newspapers, television, magazines, etc.

4. Answer the questions:

1. What is implied under the “period of adolescence”?
2. Why do the teenagers develop values different those held by their parents?
3. Whose values are the teenagers influenced by?
4. What problems do some young people face?

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 TEST 2
1. Read and translate the text

LEGAL VS. REAL PERSONS

A real person is a citizen. All countries with data privacy laws protect the
rights of real people. A legal person is an organization such as corporation. The dif-
ference between data privacy protection laws lies in whether or not a legal person is
accorded equal protection under the law.
In some European countries such as Denmark, Austria, and Luxembourg,
data privacy protection is extended beyond real persons to include legal persons
such as professional groups, organizations, corporations, associations and trade un-
ions. In the United States, Germany, Sweden. France, and many other countries, the
concept of a legal person is not included in data privacy laws. Again, we are con-
fronted with the problem of compatibility and reciprocal enforcement when trans-
border data flows become involved. In addition, the issue of legal real persons has
other consequences.
Countries that favor the recognition of legal persons argue that it is difficult
to separate individuals` rights from the business activities. For example, in the case
of the small businessperson or entrepreneur, information about the financial situa-
tion of the firm cannot be separated from information about the financial situation
of the individual. The argument can also be made that large firms may hold an un-
fair advantage over the small firm because data access rights can be used to distort
competition.

2. Give the English equivalents for the following word combinations:

Физическое лицо, предоставлять, искажать конкуренцию, юридическое лицо,

профсоюз, предприниматель, проблема совместимости, разделять права
отдельно взятого человека от его предпринимательской деятельности, не-
честное преимущество

3. Match the terms with their definition:

Difference Set or move apart

Include A business company

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Separate A way of being unlike

Advantage Something that may help one to be suc-

cessful or to gain a desired result
Firm Have as a part; contain in addition to
other parts

4. Are the following statements true or false?

1. A real person is an organization such as corporation.
2. All countries with data privacy laws protect the rights of legal persons.
3. Professional groups, organizations, and trade unions are legal persons.
4. The concept of a real person is not included in data privacy regulations.

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 TEXTS FOR ADDITIONAL READING

Fair Use Law

Under the doctrine of "fair use," the law allows the use of portions of
copyrighted work without permission from the owner. Fair use is a defense to
copyright infringement. This means that an unauthorized use of copyrighted
material is excusable if it falls under the principle of fair use. Although the law
does provide guidelines for making this assessment, determining fair use is not
always easy since it is a grey area of the law. Consequently, courts make decisions
on a case-by-case basis.

What Work Does Copyright Protect

Under Title 17 of the U.S. Code, copyright owners have the right to limit the use of
their creative work. An owner has the right to distribute, reproduce, display, make
derivatives, or perform the work in public. This right applies to both published and
unpublished works fixed in a tangible medium. Creative works include:
• Literature
• Music
• Motion pictures and other audiovisual productions
• Sound recordings
• Pantomimes and choreography
• Pictorial, graphic, and sculptures
• Architectural designs
Copyright law does not apply to ideas and facts; names, pen names, titles, or
slogans; extemporaneous speeches; blank forms and standardized material; and
government works. Although copyright law does not protect facts and ideas,
copyright protects the author's phrasing or form of expression.

Fair Uses of Copyrighted Material

Under the Copyright Act, the fair use of copyrighted material without
permission is allowed when used for the following purposes:

• Criticism
• Comment
• News reporting
• Teaching, includes making copies for use in the classroom

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• Scholarship and research
• Parody

These uses do not grant the right to use the copyrighted work in its entirety.
Rather, the use should be limited to quoting, excerpting, summarizing, and making
educational copies of the material.

The Fair Use Four-Factor Test

Courts consider four factors when evaluating whether an unauthorized use of
copyrighted material is fair. The following factors are guidelines under the
Copyright Act:
• The purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a
commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes: Courts consider
whether the use is transformative. For instance, was the purpose of the new use
transformative, did a new expression change the original work, or did the use create
new information or lead to new ideas? The more transformative a new work, the
more likely a court will consider it fair use.
• The nature of the copyrighted work: Courts look at whether the copyrighted
work is creative or factual and whether it is published or unpublished. Creative works,
such as fiction, creative nonfiction, pictures, and graphic works, typically receive more
protection. Factual works, such as history accounts and scientific works, receive less
protection because of the benefit to society from the exchange of ideas. Authors have a
right to decide when to publish their work, so the use of unpublished works without
permission is less acceptable than using published works.
• The amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the
copyrighted work as a whole: Courts consider how much material was copied and
w as the copied material a central part of the original work. When a large portion of
the entire copyrighted material is used or it includes the use of a central point, it is
less likely that a court will consider it fair use. For, parody, however, it is
acceptable to borrow a large portion and to use the central part of the original work.
• The effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the
copyrighted work: A court will look closely at a use that deprives a copyright
holder of income, regardless of whether the new material is competing in the same
market. Important factors include the current market and the potential market.
Courts may use additional factors to determine whether the unauthorized use of
copyrighted material is fair.

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 Court Decisions on Fair Use Employment Law
Whether you are entering the job market for the first time or were recently
terminated, it is important to understand your rights as a worker. Both federal and
state governments have enacted a wide range of employment laws protecting
employees from discriminatory treatment, unfair labor practices, unsafe work
conditions, and more. This section provides in-depth resources on all phases of the
employment process - from the interview and hiring stage to promotion and
termination. In addition, you'll find information about privacy in the workplace,
wage and hour laws, workplace safety, family leave policies, and detailed advice on
hiring an employment lawyer.

Common Employment Law Issues

Employment law issues can arise in a wide range of situations. One of the
most common circumstances occurs when an employee is fired for an illegal
reason. Under federal law, employees may not be terminated on the basis of their
race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability or age. Employers who do so may be
subject to civil liability for wrongful termination. The ban on discrimination applies
not only to firings, but to other aspects of employment, including hiring and
promotion decisions.

Federal and state laws also protect employees from unfair labor practices.
Employers must comply with wage and hour laws, like the Fair Labor Standards
Act, that dictate how long an employee can work and how much he or she must be
paid. Employees' rights extend to family life as well. For example, the Family and
Medical Leave Act ensures that employees are granted time off to welcome a new
baby, or deal with illness.

Other employment law issues involve workplace conditions. The

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, for example, requires employers to
provide a safe workplace by adhering to national safety standards. Failing to do so
can lead to fines and civil liability. In addition, employees generally have certain
privacy rights while at work. For example, employers typically can't monitor
personal telephone conversations or search an employee's car.

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Employment Law Attorneys

If you or a loved one is involved in an employment law dispute, it's in your

best interests to consult with an attorney. Since employment is such a broad area of
the law, employment lawyers typically specialize in one or a few aspects of
practice. It's therefore important for you to seek out a lawyer who is experienced in
the relevant area of employment law. For example, if you feel that you've been the
victim of workplace discrimination, you should seek out an attorney who has
experience handling the type of discrimination claim you're bringing. On the other
hand, if you're looking to appeal a workers' compensation decision, you should find
an attorney who is versed in the administrative procedures involved in workers'
compensation law.

Family Law
Just about anyone can start a family on their own, but certain procedures
affecting the responsibilities of family life must be pursued in court. While matters
of the heart are very personal, the rights of same-sex couples to get married, laws
regarding divorce, and the process of adopting a child are governed by state and
federal laws. "Family law," therefore, refers to rules, regulations, and court
procedures involving the family unit. While some family law matters may be
handled without counsel, processes such as divorce and child custody often require
the skill and expertise of a skilled attorney.

What Does Family Law Cover?

Civil procedures and legal matters involving family members' financial

responsibilities, custodial rights, eligibility, and other obligations generally fall
under the family law category. Domestic violence and child abuse are included in
this section, although they are criminal matters. The following is a list of family
law topics:

• Marriage & Living Together: Eligibility requirements such as age and

gender (i.e., same-sex marriage) are primarily governed at the state level. Also,
different states have different laws governing legal partnerships other than
marriage.

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• Divorce & Alimony: Also called "dissolution of marriage," divorces come
about via court order, either with or without legal representation. Sometimes one
spouse will be required to provide financial support for the other after a divorce.
• Child Custody & Child Support: When parents get divorced, the court must
decide what is in the best interests of the children, which includes living
arrangements and financial support.
• Adoption & Foster Care: A variety of legal considerations may come into
play when adopting or fostering a child.
• Parental Liability & Emancipation: Parents often are liable for the actions
of their children. Some children may become "emancipated" if they can prove their
maturity and ability to live apart from their parents.
• Reproductive Rights: Laws governing abortion, birth control, artificial
conception, and other reproductive rights are established at the state level and
change often.

Domestic Violence & Child Abuse: While these violations are handled in
criminal court, they often raise legal issues affecting the family, as well.

Marriage Law

Maybe you're thinking about marriage and you're curious about how
prenuptial agreements work. Or you're planning a wedding and wondering which
states allow same-sex marriage. Or maybe you're back from your honeymoon and
trying to figure out if your health benefits cover your new spouse. It seems like
there are a million legal questions that can cloud your marital bliss. In this section,
you'll find helpful marriage law information and practical tips on a variety of issues
related to marriage - such as marriage rights, marriage benefits, prenuptial
agreements, community property, foreign spouses, common law marriage, state
marriage license requirements, and name changes after marriage. This section also
includes a helpful "getting married" checklist and other resources to help guide you
through the marriage process and ensure your marriage is legal.

Marriage Licenses and Paperwork

There are very few federal marriage laws, so it's left to the states to determine
their own requirements for marriage eligibility, applications, and licenses. There
are restrictions on age, mostly for those under 18 who will need parental permission
to get married. You may also be required to provide extensive personal information

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in order to apply for a marriage license, which are normally issued by county courts
where you reside or where the marriage will take place. In addition, the licenses
themselves have fees, waiting periods, and are valid for a limited time only. All of
these regulations will depend on either where you reside or where you decide to get
married.

Same-Sex, Common Law, and State Marriage Laws

As of now, states also have the right to determine who can marry. The law
regarding same-sex marriages is currently in flux, with many courts overturning
bans on same-sex marriage and more states passing laws providing for same-sex
unions. The law on common law marriages is also changing, with the majority of
states no longer recognizing it as a legal union. These laws are constantly evolving,
so the more up-to-date research you can do, the better.

Marital Property and Money Questions

You don't have to be worrying about a potential divorce to be concerned

about the implications marriage will have with respect to money, property, and
debt. In most states, getting married means that your spouse's income and debt now
become yours, and vice versa. There are also issues that can arise with banking,
finances, and investments. In the unfortunate event of a divorce, some states treat
marital property differently. In community property states, any property obtained
during the marriage must be split evenly, while in states that don't recognize
community property, the split could be up to parties or even the courts.

How Prenup and Family Law Attorneys Can Help

Not everyone needs a prenuptial agreement, and many people can get married
without hiring a lawyer. However, if you're curious about pre-marriage agreements,
need questions answered about the marriage requirements in your state, or have
concerns regarding legal issues that have arisen since your wedding daу, an
experienced family law attorney can help.

When Do I Need a Family Law Attorney?

As with most other areas of the law, whether you need a family law attorney
depends on a number of factors specific to your case. For example, a couple

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generally won't need a lawyer to get married, but attorneys may be required if one
party asks the other to sign a prenuptial agreement.

Individuals often benefit from hiring an attorney when dealing with divorce,
child support, and especially child custody matters. Because emotions can run high
during some divorces, hiring an attorney for her legal knowledge and skills, as well
as to negotiate with the other party to resolve difficult issues, can be invaluable.

Most lawyers offer free initial consultations, so it may be worth your time to
speak with a family law attorney if you have additional questions.

Courts evaluate fair use on a case-by-case basis. The following are cases in
which a court ruled that an unauthorized use was fair:

• Google's reproduction of images into thumbnails to display on search results

pages was fair use because the alteration of the image was transformative, and
therefore, it outweighed the commercial benefit received by Google.

• A biographer's quotation of 16 unpublished documents was fair use because it

comprised no more than 1% of Richard Wright's unpublished documents and it was
for an informational purpose.

The following are cases in which a court ruled that unauthorized use was not fair:

• It was not fair use for the Nation magazine to publish central parts of former
President Gerald Ford's memoir prior to its publication because it substantially
decreased its marketability.

Criminal Law
What we call criminal law broadly refers to federal and state laws that make
certain behavior illegal and punishable by imprisonment and/or fines. Our legal
system is largely comprised of two different types of cases: civil and criminal. Civil
cases are disputes between people regarding the legal duties and responsibilities
they owe each other. Criminal cases, meanwhile, are charges pursued by
prosecutors for violations of criminal statutes.

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Criminal Law: History

In the United States, British common law ruled during colonial times.
Common law is a process that establishes and updates rules that govern some
nations. Once America became an independent nation, it adopted the U.S.
Constitution as "the supreme law of the land." The U.S. continues to employ a
common law system, which works in combination with state and federal statutes.
As far as criminal laws are concerned, each state has its own penal code which
defines what is or is not a crime, the severity of any offense and its punishment.

Felonies and Misdemeanors

Criminal cases are generally categorized as felonies or misdemeanors based

on their nature and the maximum imposable punishment. Each state is free to draft
new criminal laws, so long as they are deemed constitutional. Thus, what is a crime
in one state may not necessarily be a crime in a neighboring state.

A felony involves serious misconduct that is punishable by death or by

imprisonment for more than one year. Most state criminal laws subdivide felonies into
different classes with varying degrees of punishment. Crimes that do not amount to
felonies are typically called misdemeanors. A misdemeanor is misconduct for which the
law prescribes punishment of no more than one year in prison. Lesser offenses, such as
traffic and parking tickets, are often called infractions.

Police Investigate, Prosecutors File Charges

Many people think that police officers (who investigate crimes) also charge
offenders. That is a common misconception. Police gather evidence and sometimes
also testify in court. But prosecutors – including district attorneys, United States
Attorneys and others – ultimately decide whether a suspect is prosecuted or not.

Criminal Defense Lawyers

A qualified criminal defense attorney is often a crucial advocate for anyone

charged with a crime. These attorneys are very familiar with local criminal procedures
and laws – some may have even first worked as prosecutors. Most defense lawyers
should be able to handle any misdemeanor or low-level crime. But not all lawyers are
qualified to handle serious charges. Some courts don't allow inexperienced attorneys to
represent defendants facing capital punishment, for example.

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 So whether you were arrested for a crime against a person (like assault and
battery, rape, or murder), a crime against property (like shoplifting, burglary, or
arson), or a drug crime (marijuana possession or cocaine dealing), a criminal
defense lawyer can help.

Accidents and Injuries

People's tendency to get into accidents and suffer injuries is as old as civilization
itself, as is the fact that sometimes the actions (or inactions) of others are to blame.
While no one can go back and undo an injury, personal injury law provides a way for
the injured to be "made whole" again. Relief for injuries usually comes in the form of
monetary compensation, or "damages," but remedies may also include things other than
money (such as a judge's order to take a particular action). Lawsuits for injuries often
are settled out of court, before the court reaches a verdict.
FindLaw's Accidents and Injuries section covers the broad legal practice area
of injury law, which focuses on determining one or more party's liability for the
injuries of another. Injury (or "personal injury") law addresses everything from car
accidents and injuries caused by slippery shop floors, to dangerous consumer
products and intentional acts.

What is an Injury?

An "injury" can be a lot of things, but is broadly defined as a violation of

another's legally protected interest. This includes one's mental or physical well-
being, their property, and even their reputation. Violation of any of these interests
may entitle the injured party to seek relief in court. Here are some examples:

• A woman with an injured right foot goes into surgery to have it removed. The
surgeon mistakenly amputates her left foot instead. The patient may sue the
surgeon, the hospital, and any other responsible parties in a medical malpractice or
negligence suit.
• One man strikes another man with a baseball bat after a verbal disagreement.
The first man may be sued for assault and/or battery in civil court, in addition to
facing potential criminal penalties..
• A woman in a small town writes an op-ed in the local newspaper that knowingly
and falsely accuses her neighbor of being a drug dealer, which damages his
reputation. He may sue her for defamation, since the publication of the false
information injured his reputation.

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What are Damages?

The term damages refers to an award, usually a monetary one, for injuries.
"Compensatory damages" are meant to compensate the plaintiff for his or her
injuries, while "punitive damages" are reserved for especially egregious violations
where the defendant may have acted with malice. Some states have limits on the
amount of damages a plaintiff may collect, particularly with respect to medical
malpractice claims.

What Can an Injury Attorney Do For Me?

If you have a legitimate claim for injury, a personal injury lawyer will be
able to thoroughly prepare for your case and fight for your claim. Your attorney
will know how to deal with insurance companies, analyze the evidence, bring in
relevant witnesses and experts, negotiate a settlement, and generally apply the law
to your benefit.

Consumer Protection
Consumer protection is an umbrella term covering a group of laws and
organizations that protect the rights of consumers and foster the free flow of
accurate information in the marketplace. Consumer protection laws are designed to
prevent businesses from engaging in fraud or unfair practices, to protect individuals
from scam artists, and identity thieves and crooks.

Consumer protection involves everyday issues and threats like identity theft,
sales contracts, lemon laws, travel and fraud. A consumer is anyone who acquires
goods or services for direct use or ownership.

All consumers should learn how to do simple things like manage a credit
score, read the fine print on a gift card and understand the importance of choosing a
secure email password. It's also important to know when the law is on your side
and when to contact an attorney to help you enforce your rights.

Organizations and agencies like the Federal Trade Commission and Better
Business Bureau promote and sometimes enforce consumer protection laws. But if
you are victimized and a consumer law has been broken, the legal system is one
place you can go to be made whole again.

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Consumer Protection Laws

Consumer protection laws protect individual consumers from being taken

advantage of – be it by a large corporation, or a local business. Consumer
transactions such as buying, selling and returning goods are regulated at both the
state and federal levels. Many consumer protection laws also involve credit,
banking and related financial matters.

Some consumer laws require disclosure of detailed information about

products – particularly in areas where safety or public health is an issue.
Lawmakers have passed a host of food labeling laws, for instance. The nutritional
labels on food products are the result of consumer protection laws. Furthermore,
food and drug safety laws have become more prevalent as lawmakers seek to
prevent consumers from being harmed by improperly prepared goods.

Identity Theft and Online Scams

Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation, robbing its
victims of time, money and peace of mind. Identity thieves often use the Internet
but can also obtain sensitive personal data from trash cans and other unsecured
locations.

The virtual world is fraught with real world dangers, which is why
consumers should exercise caution online. A lot of questions come to mind when
dealing with the online world, like: Should you post photos of your children online?
How do you protect your identity online? How do you respond to "spam" email?

Travel and Leisure

Even travel and sporting events can trigger consumer protection issues.
Traveling typically involves a number of consumer agreements and contracts,
including rental car agreements and airline reservations. Consumers often form
contracts without even knowing it, like those printed on the back of tickets for
travel or for sports events. Even just parking in a lot may have legal consequences
that consumers are unaware of.

An experienced consumer protection or personal injury attorney is well

versed in state and federal laws protecting consumers and has experience pursuing
such lawsuits.

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 Unjust laws
Laws can be either just or unjust. Just laws protect human rights, and dis-
obeying just laws for personal gain or of personal disagreement is wrong because it
may harm security of other members of a community. The Greek philosopher Soc-
rates claims that someone who breaks the law is “a destroyer of the laws”. Since
laws are pillars of society, breaking those laws damages society. But some people
believe that certain laws are unjust and should no longer exist. What is an “unjust
law”? According to M.L.King, it is “a code that is out of harmony with the moral
law…it is a law that degrades human personality”. Unjust laws are laws that com-
pel some people to obey while not requiring others to do the same. These laws are
often used by one group to mistreat another group. Some people think that unjust
laws should not be obeyed. While it is better to prevent unjust laws from being
made, there are many methods by which people can act to change them after they
have been enacted. One of these methods is civil disobedience, the deliberate and
public violation of an unjust law as a means of protest. “An unjust law is no law at
all”, said St.Augustine, providing the foundation of civil disobedience movement
across the globe. During the 1960-70s there were a civil rights movement, an anti-
war movement and other several movements in which people claimed that obeying
the laws was harmful because the law itself was wrong. The chief theoretician of
civil disobedience was Henry David Thoreau, and among its courageous practitio-
ners we know such people as Mahatma Gandhi in India who, while opposing Brit-
ish colonial rule, set formal rules of non-violent civil resistance; or Jamaica singer
Bob Marley who saw the injustices taking place in South Africa during 1970s and
made his opinion heard through his songs which were very influential. In the
United States the famous leader of civil rights movement was Martin Luther King,
who promoted non-violent methods for racial equality. He organized marches for
black’s right to vote, fair hiring, desegregation and other rights. He was arrested
and in his famous “Letter from the Birmingham Jail” he called on all Americans to
actively but peacefully oppose laws that were morally wrong. Most of the demands
were later enacted into the US law. In 1964 King won the Nobel Peace Prize, in
1968 he was assassinated. “An individual who breaks a law that conscience tells
him is unjust and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to
arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice is in reality expressing
the highest respect for the laws.” (M.L.King)

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