Laws Flashcards
1
Q
What types of laws are there?
A
Criminal and civil
2
Q
What’s criminal law?
A
Offences against the state
Burden of proof: beyond reasonable doubt
Punishable by fines and/ or imprisonment
Cannot inside against
3
Q
What’s civil law?
A
Offences against individuals
Burden of proof: balance of profitability’s
Punishable by compensation and/ or public apology
Can unsure against
4
Q
Where do laws come from?
A
Common law vs statute law
5
Q
What is statutory law?
A
If you fail to comply with a statutory requirement on you, you can be charged with a criminal offence.
Criminal law is enforced by government agencies such as CPS, HSE, the police and fire authorities.
6
Q
What is common law?
A
Common law of case law is where the outcome of a particular case sets a precedent
