Classification Of Law Flashcards
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Public law
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Regulates the relationship between individuals and the state. It sets standards of behaviour
2
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Criminal law
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Comes under public law.
Regulated unacceptable standards of behaviour and procedures that follow arrest
3
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Why do we sanction criminals
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Rehabilitation
Deterrent
Protect society
Punishment/justice
4
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Private law
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Deals with the relationships between legal entities (people, organisations, etc)
Provides compensation for civil wrongdoings
5
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Civil law
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Comes under private law and involves breaches of contract and tort laws
