Types of laws

Question 1

Aim of criminal law vs Aim of civil law

Answer 1

The aim of a criminal law is to protect society as a whole; whereas, a civil law’s aim is to protect the rights of individuals

Question 1

Definition of a Crime

Answer 1

A crime is an action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law.

Question 2

Key Concepts of Criminal Law
#1) Parties involved in a criminal case
#2) Juries

Answer 2

1) prosecution-legal counselling representing state/ council

Defense-legal counselling rep. accused person
#2) compulsory in county and supreme courts = made up of 12 juries/ not used in magistrates court

Question 3

Key Concept of criminal law
#3) Elements of a Crime.
#4) Presumption of innocence
#5) Burden of proof

Answer 3

3) ‘ an act alone doesn’t make you guilty, unless you have a guilty mind’

#4) person accused committing crime= innocent until proven guilty by court of law.
#5) prosecution must prove that the accused person is guilty beyond reasonable doubt.

Question 4

Key Concept of criminal law
#6) Standard Proof
#7) Outcomes

Answer 4

6) beyond reasonable doubt

#7) sanctions