1.3 CRIMINAL V CIVIL LAW FC

what does criminal law set out

sets out the types of behaviour which are forbidden at risk of punishment

criminal law creates…

creates criminal offences and punishes those who commit them

A person who commits a crime is said to….

have offended against the state and so the state has the right to

Criminal laws attract the attention of who?

the criminal justice service (CJS) 

What does the CJS include?

the police, CPS, criminal courts, His majesty’s prison and probation service, the national offender management service

Is it possible for a victim to bring a private prosecution and why may they do this?

Although it’s very rare, it’s possible for a victim to bring their private prosecution if the state doesn’t take proceedings. 

What are the purposes of criminal law?

• About protecting society. The aim is punishment, deterrence and keeping order within society. 

• Ensuring the safety of the community and public 

• Providing justice and fairness to victims and families  

what courts deal with more serious offences and who are involved there 

crown court, where a jury and judge are involved 

which categories does criminal law fit into 

substantive and public 

who are the decision makers and what do they decide in the magistrates court 

its the magistrates who decide the sentence. 

who are the decision makers and what do they decide in the crown court 

its the jury who decides guilt and the judge who decides the sentence. 

what is the final verdict outcome in criminal law?

guilty or not guilty 

what happens if the prosecuti

The c………. have a r….. of s….. they can u….

These include - i….., u… hours of w….., a f…., c….. order. 

The courts have a range of sentences they can use. These include - imprisonment, unpaid hours of work, a fine, community order. 

What’s the purpose of civil law?

Exists to sort out private disputes between individuals, groups, business, organisations  

whats the aim of civil law

• is to put things right , not to punish

• aims to compensate those whose rights have been violated.

civil laws create…

rights that are enforceable between private individuals.

Civil laws create rights that are enforceable between private individuals, this means what?

means that enforcement agencies like police don’t get involved in these laws.

who are the parties involved?