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Differences between norms and behaviours and laws

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  1. Norms of behaviour can develop over time whereas laws can change instantly
  2. Norms of behaviour ought to be obeyed however laws must be obeyed
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Differences between criminal and civil law

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  1. Criminal is to maintain law and order to protect society and civil is to uphold the rights of individuals
  2. Legal name of person in criminal law is prosector and in civil it is claimant
  3. Powers of the court in criminal is prison or fine and in civil it is to award damages
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Sources of law

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Custom- rule that develops in community

Common- unwritten law that has been developed by judicial decisions

Statute- laws created by parliament in an act of parliament

Case law helps to shape laws

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Classification of offences

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Summary offences- minor offences- magistrates court e.g assualt

Either way offence- middle range offences- magistrates or crown e.g ABH

Indictable offences- serious offences- crown court e.g murder

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Aims of sentencing

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Protection of the public
Reparation
Retribution
Rehabilitation

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