Criminal Vs Civil Law Flashcards
1
Q
What type of laws purpose is to ensure compliance?
A
Criminal law
2
Q
Purpose to settle disputes
A
Civil law
3
Q
Which type of law in a case brought by state, will begin: Regina (queen) v
A
Criminal law
4
Q
Case brought by claimant seeking remedy, will begin: (name of party v name of party)
A
Civil law
5
Q
Burden of proof on prosecution
A
Criminal law
6
Q
Burden of proof on claimant
A
Civil law
7
Q
Standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt
A
Criminal law
8
Q
Standard of proof on balance of probabilities
A
Civil law
