Introduction To Dental Law

Question 1

What is the function of criminal law

Answer 1

Prosecute, conduct, punish

Question 2

What is the function of civil law

Answer 2

Determine fault and liability

Question 3

What are the parties in criminal law

Answer 3

Action brought on by the state
Prosecutor vs defendant
Scotland - crown service and prosecutor fiscal

Question 4

What parties are involved in civil cases

Answer 4

Action brought on by others (eg a person or an organisation)
Pursuer vs defendent (Scot)

Question 5

What is the standard of proof of criminal cases

Answer 5

Beyond reasonable doubt

Question 6

What is the standard of proof in civil cases

Answer 6

Balance of probabilities

Question 7

What is the decision in criminal cases

Answer 7

Guilty or not guilty

Question 8

What is the decision in civil cases

Answer 8

Liable or not liable

Question 9

Who are criminal cases decided by

Answer 9

Justice of peace, sheriff or high court

Question 10

Who are civil cases decided by

Answer 10

Sheriff
Justice of peace

Question 11

What are the powers of the court in criminal cases

Answer 11

Prison, fine, probation, community services

Question 12

What are the powers of court in civil cases

Answer 12

Damages, injunction

Question 13

What are the courts of civil law

Answer 13

Tribunals, specialist, sheriff, court of session

Question 14

What courts deal with criminal cases

Answer 14

• justice of peace
• sheriff
• high court

Question 15

What act defines parental responsibility in Scotland

Answer 15

Children (Scotland) Act 1995

Question 16

Who holds parental responsibility

Answer 16

Mother
Father by marriage or if on birth certificate

Question 17

When can dentists provide treatment without parental consent

Answer 17

Dentists can provide emergency treatment without consent provided it is necessary in order to save the life of or to prevent serious deteriation in the health of the child