Key terms- paper 1

Question 1

who has the burden of proof (both types)

Answer 1

criminal- prosecution must prove guilt
civil- claimant as they want the money

Question 2

charge

Answer 2

when the police accuse someone of something

Question 3

defendant (D)

Answer 3

The person being accused of doing something wrong

Question 4

courts hearing cases (both types)

Answer 4

criminal: civil:
-supreme court -supreme court
-court of appeal -court of appeal
-crown court -high court
-magistrates -county court

Question 5

remand (in custody)

Answer 5

staying in custody between the time you’re charged and the time of your trial

Question 6

acquitted

Answer 6

the verdict when D is found not guilty

Question 7

bail

Answer 7

being given freedom between the time you’re charged and the time of the trial

Question 8

offence

Answer 8

another word for crime

Question 9

verdict

Answer 9

the actual decision the case

Question 10

powers of the court (both types)

Answer 10

criminal:
-sentancing: prison, community service

civil:
-award damages
-injunction

Question 11

standard of proof

Answer 11

how much proof must be provided within the case

Question 12

purpose of law (both types)

Answer 12

criminal:
-punish the guilty
-protect the public

civil:
-settle disputes
-something that’s not a crime

Question 13

victim (V)

Answer 13

person who was allegedly wronged in some way

Question 14

person starting the case (both types)

Answer 14

criminal- prosecution (state/ cps)
civil- claimant

Question 15

convicted

Answer 15

verdict when D is found guilty

Question 16

burden of proof

Answer 16

person who has the job of proving the case

Question 17

damages

Answer 17

compensation- money C will receive if D is found liable

Question 18

standard of proof (both types)

Answer 18

criminal:
-high standard of proof
-beyond reasonable doubt

civil:
-balance of probability
-lower standard of proof

Question 19

people deciding verdict (both types)

Answer 19

criminal- jury
civil- judge

Question 20

both types of verdict

Answer 20

criminal- guilty/ not guilty
civil- liable/ not liable

Question 21

prosecution

Answer 21

people who are proving case against D (they have burden of proof)

Question 22

liable/ not liable

Answer 22

verdict in civil law

Question 23

sentence

Answer 23

punishment given to D after conviction

Question 24

claimant

Answer 24

person claiming they were wronged in some way

Question 25

judge (criminal)

Answer 25

person who advises jury and decides the sentence in a crown court

Question 26

sue/ suing

Answer 26

taking someone to civil court

Question 27

jury

Answer 27

12 people who decide the verdict in a crown court

Question 28

magistrate (mags)

Answer 28

3 people who decide the verdict in a magistrates court

Question 29

crown prosecution service/ cps

Answer 29

group who decide if a charge should be brought

Question 30

judge (civil)

Answer 30

person who decides verdict and damages