Advantages of Civil Courts

Available to different social classes

• Point: One advantage is that in the civil courts allow for justice across socio-economic background allowing for fairness in the law.

• Evidence: In some personal injury claims, no-win no-fee arrangements can be made

• Explain: This adheres to the rule of law’s principle in that the law should be accessible to everyone.

Appeals to ideals of freedom of speech

Point: Another advantage is that the civil courts adhere to freedom of speech allowing for the public to be aware of disputes

Evidence: The public and press are able to sit in the gallery for cases and report on the outcomes

Explain: This enhances democracy as it allows for individuals and groups to be held accountable by way of exposure

More accurate legally

• Point: One advantage is that civil cases are heard and decided by judges.

• Evidence: Judges are legally qualified with years of experience in the legal field

• Explain: This is likely to ensure a more legally accurate outcome thus ensuring instilling trust in the civil system

Precedent can be used

Point: One advantage is that civil cases allow for predictability enhancing the rule of law’s principle of ascertainability

Evidence: In civil cases, lawyers and representatives are allowed to mention precedent within the cases

Explain: This allows for lawyers to advise their clients more easily whilst letting those not in the legal space understand the law