the rule of law and the substantive law Flashcards
what does substantive law refer to?
law in different area such s criminal tort contract
what is aim of criminal law ?
to maintain law and order by creating criminal offences /protect society
what must all criminal offences state?
law has to clear and prosecution has to prove that the defendant has committed the offence
what happens when a defendant is found guilty ?
offender will be punished and imprisonment or sentencing /fine
what is the aim of civil law?
aim is to protect individuals rights
what does civil law all you to claim?
compensation
what act is put in place to make it difficult to claim ?
legal ,sentencing and punishment’s of offenders act 2012
through tort law what does civil law recognize?
people should be free to make agreements they wish
what does civil law recognize through contract law?
consumers have very little freedom or power when making contracts
how can inequality be addressed?
it can be addressed and balanced through the CONSUMER RIGHTS ACT 2015
