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Difference Between Civil and Criminal Law

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Difference Between Civil and Criminal Law

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What is the primary purpose of civil law?

To serve as a deterrent against illegal activities

To resolve disputes and provide remedies to the harmed party (correct)

To punish offenders for crimes

To maintain public order and safety

In which scenario would civil law typically be applied?

A murder trial is held

Two companies are in a contract dispute (correct)

A person is charged with assault

A theft case is prosecuted

Who represents the state in a criminal law case?

The Crown Prosecution Service (correct)

The defendant's lawyer

The judge overseeing the case

The victim of the crime

Which of the following examples best represents criminal law?

<p>Theft of personal property (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the victim in a criminal case?

<p>The person who provides evidence or testimony (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Difference Between Civil and Criminal Law

Civil Law: Focuses on resolving disputes between individuals or organizations.
Aims to provide remedies like compensation or specific performance to the aggrieved party.
Common cases include contract disputes, family matters (like divorce), and torts (e.g., negligence, defamation).
"Plaintiff v. Defendant" is a common structure in civil cases.
Criminal Law: Deals with offences against the state or society.
Seeks to maintain public order and safety by punishing individuals who commit crimes.
Examples include theft, murder, assault, and fraud.
The state, represented by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in England and Wales, prosecutes the offender.
The victim can act as an evidentiary tool/witness.

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This quiz explores the fundamental distinctions between civil and criminal law. Learn about the types of cases, parties involved, and the purposes of each legal system. Test your understanding of how these areas of law function to resolve disputes and maintain societal order.