Nature Of Law Flashcards
What is the aim of criminal law?
To regulate behaviour and punish behaviour which is seen as harmful to the country as a whole
Who brings a criminal case?
The state
The prosecution
What courts deal with criminal cases?
Magistrates
Crown court
What parties are involved in criminal law?
The state/prosecution and the individual/defendant
Who is the burden of proof on in a criminal case?
Prosecution
What is the standard of proof for a criminal case?
Beyond reasonable doubt
What are the possible outcomes of a criminal case?
Guilty or not guilty
What are the types of punishment for a criminal case?
Custodial
Community
Financial
What’s the aim of civil law?
Settle disputes between individuals/ businesses
Who brings a civil case?
An individual
What courts are involved with civil cases?
County court
High court
What parties are involved with civil cases?
Two individuals or companies
Claimant and defendant
Who is the burden of proof on in a civil court?
Claimant
What is the standard of proof in a civil case?
On the balance of probabilities
What are the possible outcomes of a civil case?
Liable/ not liable
