Connections Between Law, Morality and Justice (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Normative concepts definition
Normative concepts definition
Standards for how people ought to behave in society
Ultimate aim of law & morality
Ultimate aim of law & morality
Justice
Challenge in creating laws from morality
Challenge in creating laws from morality
No single set of moral values accepted by all
Civil law standard of proof
Civil law standard of proof
Balance of probabilities (over 50% certain)
Criminal law standard of proof
Criminal law standard of proof
Beyond reasonable doubt (jury/magistrates must be sure)
Finding in civil law if case proven
Finding in civil law if case proven
Liable
Finding in criminal law if case proven
Finding in criminal law if case proven
Guilty
Who sues in civil law
Who sues in civil law
Claimant sues defendant
Who brings criminal prosecution
Who brings criminal prosecution
The Crown prosecutes the defendant
Primary aim of civil law
Primary aim of civil law
Compensation, not punishment