Distinctions between criminal and civil law Flashcards by Chloe Maginnis | Brainscape

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purpose of law- criminal

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to maintain order, punish guilty, achieve justice, protect public

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purpose of law- civil

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restore injured party to their original position

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person starting the case-criminal

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police, crown prosecution service (cps)

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person starting the case-civil

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claimant

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courts hearing cases- criminal

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crown court, magistrates court

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courts hearing cases-civil

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county court, high court

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burden of proof- criminal

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prosecution

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burden of proof-civil

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claimant

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standard of proof-criminal

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beyond a reasonable doubt

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standard of proof-civil

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Balance of probabilities

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people deciding the verdict -criminal

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jury or magistrates

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people deciding the verdict- civil

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judge

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the verdicts- criminal

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guilty/not guilty

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the verdicts - civil

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liable/ not liable

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powers of the court- criminal

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sentance D ,prison, fine

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