Key Terms Terminology

Question 1

Defendant

Answer 1

person being accused of wrongdoing

Question 2

Verdict

Answer 2

decision of case

Question 3

Burden of proof

Answer 3

person who has to prove wrongdoing

Question 4

Standard of proof

Answer 4

How much proof is needed

Question 5

Offence

Answer 5

“crime”

Question 6

Charge

Answer 6

police accuse wrongdoing

Question 7

Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)

Answer 7

the group that decides if a charge is brought

Question 8

Bail

Answer 8

freedom between time of charge and trial

Question 9

Remand

Answer 9

in custody between time of charge and trial

Question 10

Convict (ed)

Answer 10

defendant is guilty

Question 11

Acquit (ted)

Answer 11

defendant is not guilty

Question 12

Sentence

Answer 12

punishment given to convict

Question 13

Magistrates “mags”

Answer 13

3 people who decide verdict in magistrates court

Question 14

Jury

Answer 14

12 people who decide verdict in crown court

Question 15

Judge (criminal)

Answer 15

person who advises jury + decides sentence (crown court)

Question 16

Victim

Answer 16

person who was allegedly wronged

Question 17

Claimant

Answer 17

person claiming they were wronged

Question 18

Sue

Answer 18

Taking someone to civil court

Question 19

Liable

Answer 19

verdict in civil court

Question 20

Damages

Answer 20

compensation D gives C

Question 21

Judge (civil)

Answer 21

person who decides verdict and damages