criminal vs civil liability

What are the aims of criminal law?

• To establish/maintain order

• To protect the public

What are the aims of civil law?

• To solve disputes between individuals

• To protect the rights of individuals

Who brings criminal cases?

CPS

Who brings civil cases?

The individuals or corporate bodies affected

What courts are used in criminal cases?

Magistrates or crown court

What courts are used in civil cases?

High court

How are criminal cases written?

R V smith

How are civil cases written?

Smith V jones

What parties are involved in criminal cases?

Prosecution + defence

What parties are involved in civil cases?

Claimant + defendant

What are the terms for criminal cases?

Defendant is prosecuted

What are the terms for civil cases?

D is sued

What is the burden of proof for criminal cases?

Prosecution must prove the case

What is the burden of proof for Civil cases?

claimant must prove the case

What is the standard of proof for criminal cases?

Beyond all reasonable doubt.

What is the standard of proof for civil cases?

On the balance of probabilities

What are the possible outcomes of criminal cases?

Guilty or not guilty

What are the possible outcomes For civil cases?

Liable or not liable

What type of punishments can be received from criminal cases?

• Imprisonment

• Fines

• Discharge

• Community service

What type of punishments can be received from Civil cases?

• Injustice

• Damage