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Difference Between Civil and Criminal Law

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What is the main purpose of civil law?

To punish individuals who commit crimes.

To establish the guilt of a defendant in criminal cases.

To maintain public order and safety.

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

Which of the following is NOT typically a type of civil law case?

Contract disputes.

Murder cases. (correct)

Family matters like divorce.

Tort cases such as negligence.

Who acts as the prosecutor in criminal law cases?

A private attorney hired by the victim.

A judge appointed by the court.

The victim of the crime.

The state represented by the Crown Prosecution Service. (correct)

What role does a victim play in a criminal law case?

<p>A witness providing evidence to the court.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following offenses is classified under criminal law?

<p>Theft.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Difference Between Civil and Criminal Law

Civil law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations. Its goal is to resolve disputes and provide remedies like compensation. Examples include contract disputes, family matters (like divorce), and torts (like negligence or defamation).
Criminal law deals with offences against the state or society. The aim is to maintain public order and safety by punishing individuals who committed a crime. Examples include theft, murder, assault, and fraud. The state prosecutes these crimes, represented by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The victim acts as an evidentiary tool or witness.

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Explore the key differences between civil law and criminal law in this informative quiz. Civil law focuses on disputes between individuals or organizations, while criminal law addresses offenses against the state. Test your understanding of various examples and the implications of each legal branch.