the differences between the civil and criminal justice systems

Question 1

purpose

Answer 1

civil justice system seeks compensation for a wrong committed.
The criminal justice system seeks to convict those guilty of committing criminal offences.

Question 2

terminology

Answer 2

criminal case names: R v Smith. Prosecution and Defendant.

civil case names: Smith v Jones. Claimant/Plaintiff and Respondent.

Question 3

the role of the judge and jury

Answer 3

criminal: judge decides the law and the jury decides the fact.