Tort Law vs Criminal Law in Australia

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What is the key difference between criminal law and civil law in the Australian legal system?

Criminal law deals with serious offenses punishable by the government, while civil law deals with disputes between individuals. (correct)

Criminal law focuses on punishing the offender, while civil law focuses on compensating the victim.

Criminal law is enforced by the police, while civil law is enforced by the courts.

Criminal law is based on statutes, while civil law is based on common law.

What is the typical outcome of a civil case in the Australian legal system?

The case is dismissed due to lack of evidence.

One individual pays money to another individual as compensation. (correct)

The government imposes a fine on the offender.

The offender is sentenced to imprisonment.

What is the key difference between tort and crime in the Australian legal system?

Torts involve disputes between individuals, while crimes involve breaches of the criminal law. (correct)

Torts are handled by the criminal courts, while crimes are handled by the civil courts.

Torts are based on common law, while crimes are based on statutes.

Torts are punishable by the government, while crimes are dealt with through civil disputes.

Who typically takes the initiative in a criminal case in the Australian legal system?

The government. Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical purpose of the payment in a civil case in the Australian legal system?

To provide compensation for the wrong that has been done. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the relationship between tort and crime in the Australian legal system is correct?

The same behavior can be both a tort and a crime, and the same act can be subject to both civil and criminal proceedings. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevant verb used in civil law proceedings?

To sue Signup and view all the answers

In criminal law, what is the standard of proof required?

Beyond Reasonable Doubt Signup and view all the answers

Who takes the legal proceedings in civil law?

The individual who claims to have been wronged Signup and view all the answers

What type of behavior falls under criminal law?

Matters serious enough for community initiative Signup and view all the answers

What may an adverse finding lead to in civil law?

Award of money to the wronged person Signup and view all the answers

Which case mentioned in the text involved a criminal trial followed by a successful civil action for battery?

Doerr v Gardiner QCA 160 Signup and view all the answers

Tort Law vs Criminal Law in Australia

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What is the key difference between criminal law and civil law in the Australian legal system?

What is the typical outcome of a civil case in the Australian legal system?

What is the key difference between tort and crime in the Australian legal system?

Who typically takes the initiative in a criminal case in the Australian legal system?

What is the typical purpose of the payment in a civil case in the Australian legal system?

Which of the following statements about the relationship between tort and crime in the Australian legal system is correct?

What is the relevant verb used in civil law proceedings?

In criminal law, what is the standard of proof required?

Who takes the legal proceedings in civil law?

What type of behavior falls under criminal law?

What may an adverse finding lead to in civil law?

Which case mentioned in the text involved a criminal trial followed by a successful civil action for battery?

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