Week 1 - Public or Private? Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of law?
A
Public and private
2
Q
What does public law deal with?
A
Laws that deal with interaction between the State and the individuals and public bodies
3
Q
What does private law deal with?
A
Situations involving disputes between two private parties (E.g contract disputes, tort actions)
4
Q
Who brings a prosecution of someone for a crime?
A
The Crown - in theory on behalf of the King
