Types of Law : Criminal and Civil

Question 1

Describe criminal law

Answer 1

Criminal law defines behaviours or conduct which are prohibited/banned. These are known as crimes. Criminal law also sets out sanctions for people who commit crimes. Eg murder

Question 1

Describe civil law

Answer 1

Civil law defines the rights and responsibilities of individuals, groups and organisations in society and regulates private disputes between two parties. The main aim of civil law is to remedy a civil wrong

Question 2

Diff between criminal and civil

Answer 2

PLAINTIFF V DEFENDANT / Prosecutor V DEFENDANT
6 jurors - 12 jurors
SANCTIONS - IMPRISONMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE / Court order apology, SUEING