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Match the aspect with the correct type of law:
Parties Involved in Civil Law ↔️ Individuals or organizations
Purpose of Criminal Law ↔️ Punishment
Burden of Proof in Criminal Law ↔️ Beyond reasonable doubt
Outcomes in Civil Law ↔️ Damages, injunctions
What is the primary aim of civil law?
Compensation or remedies
In civil law, the burden of proof requires evidence beyond a reasonable doubt.
False
The County Court handles cases exceeding £25,000.
False
Match the High Court division with its jurisdiction:
Chancery Division ↔️ Trusts, land, company law
Queen's Bench Division ↔️ Contract law, personal injury
Family Division ↔️ Divorce, child custody
What type of cases does the Small Claims track handle in the County Court?
Up to £10,000
What is the role of specialist judges in the High Court divisions?
Preside over specific cases
Steps in the appeal process from County Court to High Court:
1️⃣ Request permission to appeal
2️⃣ File an appeal notice
3️⃣ High Court review
4️⃣ Ruling
5️⃣ Enforcement
What power does the Court of Appeal have regarding High Court judgments?
Affirm, reverse, or modify
Steps in the appeal process from the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court:
1️⃣ Seek permission to appeal
2️⃣ File an appeal notice
3️⃣ Supreme Court review
4️⃣ Ruling
5️⃣ Enforcement
Match the ADR method with its process:
Mediation ↔️ Neutral mediator helps negotiate
Arbitration ↔️ Arbitrator makes binding decisions
Negotiation ↔️ Direct discussions between parties
What is one advantage of ADR over traditional civil courts?
Cost-effective