Introduction to the Nature of Law (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Person who brings a civil case
Person who brings a civil case
Claimant
Who prosecutes in criminal law
Who prosecutes in criminal law
The Crown (via CPS)
Civil standard of proof
Civil standard of proof
Balance of probabilities (more likely than not)
Criminal standard of proof
Criminal standard of proof
Beyond reasonable doubt
Outcome if defendant loses in civil case
Outcome if defendant loses in civil case
Found liable
Outcome if defendant convicted in criminal case
Outcome if defendant convicted in criminal case
Found guilty
Primary aim of civil law
Primary aim of civil law
Compensation
Primary aim of criminal law
Primary aim of criminal law
Punishment
Meaning of 'sue'
Meaning of 'sue'
Take civil legal proceedings against defendant
Meaning of 'prosecute'
Meaning of 'prosecute'
Bring a criminal charge against defendant