The law in the UK Flashcards
What 2 categories can law be divided into?
Criminal and Civil law
What does criminal law relate to?
Crimes - Investigated by the police or another authority (e.g.: council) - Punished by the courts
What is civil law used for?
Settle disputes between individuals or groups
Give examples of criminal law
Carrying a weapon, Drugs, Racial Crime, Selling tobacco or alcohol, Smoking/drinking in public
What type of weapon are you allowed to carry in the UK?
None - it is a criminal offence to carry a weapon of any kind?
Are you allowed to carry a weapon for self-defence?
No
Is it legal to buy drugs in the UK?
No - it’s a criminal offence to sell or buy drugs including cannabis
Can you be imprisoned for causing someone distress because of their ethnic origin?
Yes - hate/racial crimes are a criminal offence.
What is the legal age you can sell tobacco to someone?
18 years old
What is the legal age an off-license can sell alcohol to?
18 years old
Are 16 year olds allowed to drink alcohol with their meal in a hotel or restaurants?
Yes - however this is an exception. It is otherwise illegal to sell/serve alcohol to anyone under the age of 18
Is the police allowed to confiscate alcohol off you?
Yes - and they can fine or arrest you for drinking in an area that has been designated as alcohol free
Which website would you go to, to find out more about types of crimes in the UK?
www.gov.uk
Give examples of civil law
Housing law, Consumer rights, Employment law, Debt
Do disputes between landlords and tenants on repairs or eviction fall under criminal or civil law?
Civil law
