law

• What is the highest source of domestic law made by Parliament?

  Statute law
• What is common law?

  A source of law made by judges
• What does private law involve?

  Legal matters involving private parties (individuals)
• What is criminal law concerned with?

  Legal disputes involving the state and punishing wrongdoing
• What is the purpose of civil law?

  To restore the balance to a legal problem
• What is the standard of proof in civil cases?

  Balance of probabilities
• What is the purpose of law in society?

  To maintain law and order and to protect society
• Who is the claimant in a civil case?

  The individual whose rights have been affected
• What is the legal name for the person making the accusation in a civil case?

  Claimant
• What are the types of courts mentioned?

  County courts and high courts
• What is the standard of proof in criminal cases?

  Beyond reasonable doubt
• What is the legal name for the person making the accusation in a criminal case?

  Prosecutor
• What are the possible outcomes of a criminal case?

  Guilty or not guilty
• What can be the decision made by magistrates in a criminal case?

  Prison, fine, or community service
• What is the possible outcome in a civil case?

  Award of damages or possible injunctions/specific performance
• How does the role of the judge differ in civil and criminal cases?

  In civil cases, the judge decides on liability; in criminal cases, the judge decides on guilt or innocence
• What is the role of the Crown Prosecution Service in criminal cases?

  To prosecute cases on behalf of the state
• What is the burden of proof in a civil case?

  Balance of probabilities
• What is the burden of proof in a criminal case?

  Beyond reasonable doubt
• What are the key differences between civil law and criminal law?

  • Civil law:
  • Involves private disputes
  • Purpose is to restore balance
  • Standard of proof: Balance of probabilities
  • Outcomes: Damages, injunctions, specific performance

  
  

  • Criminal law:
  • Involves public disputes
  • Purpose is to punish wrongdoing
  • Standard of proof: Beyond reasonable doubt
  • Outcomes: Prison, fines, community service
• What are the roles of different courts in the legal system?

  • County courts: Handle civil cases
  • High courts: Handle serious civil cases and appeals
  • Magistrates' courts: Handle minor criminal cases
  • Crown courts: Handle serious criminal cases