Civil vs Criminal Flashcards
1
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A
2
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to uphold the rights of the individual
A
civil
3
Q
to maintain law and order, protect society
A
criminal
4
Q
which one is civil which one is criminal: prosecutor or claimant?
A
prosecutor is criminal, claimant is civil
5
Q
what court do you use for civil: Crown, High, Magistrates or County? (there’s 2)
A
High and County
6
Q
‘Beyond reasonable doubt’ is criminal or civil?
A
criminal
7
Q
people starting the case in magistrates’ court?
A
magistrates
8
Q
Which is criminal: liable/not liable or guilty/not guilty?
A
guilty/not guilty
9
Q
Powers of court: criminal
A
prison, community order, fine
10
Q
Powers of court: civil
A
award of damages, compensation, injunctions
11
Q
Definition of civil
A
disputes between private individuals and businesses
12
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Definition of criminal
A
disputes between individuals and the state
