1. What is Law?
Stage 1

2. CRIMINAL v CIVIL LAW
The Criminal Justice System finds a balance between punishing those guilty of a crime and protecting the innocent
The Civil Justice System is designed to resolve disputes between individuals or organisations. Find out who is liable

3. DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES
The cases take place in different courts
The person starting the case is given a different name
The terminology used is different
The standard of proof is different

4. In a criminal case the defendant is prosecuted on behalf of the Queen therefore cases are written:
R v Smith (1999)
How to write out a case

5. In a civil case a claimant brings a claim against another individual or organisation. Therefore, cases are written:
Brown v Smith (2003)
How to write out a case

6. Some new terms: Prosecution Defendant Burden of Proof
Standard of Proof
Balance of probability
Beyond reasonable doubt
Claimant (Plaintiff pre-1999)
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)