Civil and criminal courts

• What type of disputes does civil and criminal law deal with?

  Civil law is about private disputes between two people.

  Criminal law is public.
• Who is civil and criminal law between?

  Criminal is between the defendant and the state.

  Civil is between the claimant and the defendant.
• Where are criminal and civil law trial heard?

  Criminal law is heard in the Magistrates court and the Crown courts.

  Civil disputes are heard in the County courts and the High courts.
• What is the aim of Criminal law and Civil law?

  Criminal laws aim is to punish a defendant either by a fine or a sentence to prison.

  Civil laws aim is to find a remedy to their problems for example compensation.
• Who has the burden of proof in Criminal law and Civil law?

  Criminal - Claimant as they must prove the case.

  Civil - On the Prosecution
• What is the Standard of Proof In Criminal and Civil cases?

  Criminal - Beyond Reasonable doubt

  Civil - on Balance of probabilities