Criminal v Civil law Flashcards
purpose of the law in civil cases
to uphold the rights of individuals
purpose of law in criminal cases
to maintain law and order, protect society
which person starts the case in civil law
the individual whose rights have been affected
Who starts the case in criminal law
the state through CPS
legal name for the person who starts the case - civil law
claimant
legal name for the person who starts the case - criminal law
prosecutor
which courts hear civil cases
county court, high court, tribunals
which courts hear criminal cases
magistrates/crown court
whats the standard of proof in civil cases
the balance of probability
whats the standard of proof in criminal cases
beyond reasonable doubt
who makes the decisions in civil law
judge - rarely jury
who makes decisions in criminal law
magistrates, judge, jury
what is the decision in civil cases
liable or not liable
what is the decision in criminal cases
guilty or not guilty
what power does the court have once the decision is made in civil cases
damage (£) injunction and others