Distinction Between Criminal And Civil Cases Flashcards
1
Q
Purpose of the law
A
CR: to maintain order, punish the guilty and protect the innocent
CI: to restore injured party to their original position
2
Q
Person starting the case
A
CR: Police, CPS
CI: Claimant (C)
3
Q
Courts hearing the cases
A
CR: Crown Court, Mags Court
CI: County Court, High Court
4
Q
Burden of Proof
A
CR: Prosecution
CI: Claimant
5
Q
Standard of Proof
A
CR: beyond resonable doubt
CI: balance of probabilities
6
Q
People deciding the verdict
A
CR: jury or magistrates
CI: judge
7
Q
The verdicts
A
CR: guilty or not guilty
CI: liable or not liable
8
Q
Powers of the court
A
CR: can sentence D
CI: can order D to pay C damages
