Introduction to the Nature of Law (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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In civil law, what is the person who brings the case called?
In civil law, what is the person who brings the case called?
Claimant
Who brings criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state?
Who brings criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state?
The Crown Prosecution Service
What standard of proof applies in civil cases?
What standard of proof applies in civil cases?
Balance of probabilities
What standard of proof is required in criminal cases?
What standard of proof is required in criminal cases?
Beyond reasonable doubt
What is the finding when a defendant loses a civil case?
What is the finding when a defendant loses a civil case?
Liable
What is the finding when a defendant is convicted in a criminal case?
What is the finding when a defendant is convicted in a criminal case?
Guilty
What is the primary aim of civil law?
What is the primary aim of civil law?
Compensation
What is the primary purpose of criminal law?
What is the primary purpose of criminal law?
Punishment
Which agency investigates crimes and gathers evidence?
Which agency investigates crimes and gathers evidence?
The police
Which courts handle criminal prosecutions?
Which courts handle criminal prosecutions?
Magistrates' Court and Crown Court