Criminal Law

• What is the purpose of Criminal Law?


  • Set out the type of behaviours that are forbidden.
  • Maintains law and order.
  • Protect society.
  • Punish the guilty.
• Most criminal cases are brought on the behalf of the state by who?

  Crown Prosecution Service.
• What is the standard of proof for Criminal cases?


  Beyond reasonable doubt.
• What options does the defendant have?

  Plead guilty or not guilty.
• What is the standard of proof in criminal cases?


  Beyond reasonable doubt.
• What range of sentences are there?

  • Custodial
  • Community
  • Fines