Civil vs Criminal Flashcards

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to uphold the rights of the individual

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civil

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to maintain law and order, protect society

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criminal

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which one is civil which one is criminal: prosecutor or claimant?

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prosecutor is criminal, claimant is civil

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what court do you use for civil: Crown, High, Magistrates or County? (there’s 2)

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High and County

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‘Beyond reasonable doubt’ is criminal or civil?

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criminal

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people starting the case in magistrates’ court?

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magistrates

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Which is criminal: liable/not liable or guilty/not guilty?

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guilty/not guilty

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Powers of court: criminal

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prison, community order, fine

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Powers of court: civil

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award of damages, compensation, injunctions

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Definition of civil

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disputes between private individuals and businesses

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Definition of criminal

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disputes between individuals and the state

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