What is Law and why do we need it? What is the difference between Civil and Criminal Law? What is the Standard of Proof?

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What is Law and why do we need it? What is the difference between Civil and Criminal Law? What is the Standard of Proof?

What is Law and why do we need it? In pairs, write a definition in your own words.

What is Law and why do we need it? One English legal writer defined law as ‘the body of principles recognised and applied by the state in the administration of justice’.

Homework: Part 1 There are many different areas of Civil Law... Make as complete a list as you can? Use the internet to research the areas of Civil Law.

What is Law and why do we need it? To keep public order; To protect individual freedoms; To regulate relationships; To set standards; To provide solutions for legal problems.

What is Law and why do we need it? Which areas of law are covered by these cases?

What is Law and why do we need it? Look back at your definition of law... Does it still work or could you improve it?

P4C: Freedom Are we really free to do as we please? What would life be like without restrictions (laws)?

What is the difference between Civil and Criminal Law? Law can be divided up in several ways... First there is a distinction between International and National law...

What is the difference between Civil and Criminal Law? The second main division is between public and private law... How do you think this relates to your ideas on the need for law?

What is the difference between Civil and Criminal Law? LAW International Law National Law Criminal (Public) Law Civil (Private) Law

What is the difference between Civil and Criminal Law? Criminal (Public) Law Civil (Private) Law Constitutional law Administrative Law Criminal Law Contract Law Tort Family Law Company Law...

What is the difference between Civil and Criminal Law? How many Crimes can you list in three minutes? Into which area of law does each crime fit?

What is the difference between Civil and Criminal Law? Using the same cases as before, explain in your own words why one is a civil case and one is a criminal case... What would your verdict be in each case?

Homework: Part 1 There are many different areas of Civil Law... Make as complete a list as you can? Use the internet to research the areas of Civil Law.

What is the Standard of Proof? LAW International Law National Law Criminal (Public) Law Civil (Private) Law

What is the Standard of Proof? Criminal (Public) Law Civil (Private) Law Beyond reasonable doubt... On balance of probabilities...

What is the Standard of Proof? In small groups, study the sources and answer the questions. How does the standard of proof affect each case?

What is the difference between Civil and Criminal Law? Complete the exam style question...

Double Liability Sometimes one action can be in breach of two types of law. This gives rise to what is known as double liability and means that two separate court cases may take place. Can you think of an example of a case where both Civil and Criminal law applies?

CRIMINAL Public Law CIVIL Private Law Purpose of the law  To maintain law and order  To protect society  To punish offenders  To uphold individual’s rights  To compensate the individual Purpose of the trial  To decide if the defendant is guilty  To decide of there is a breach of rights Person starting the case  The State, usually through the Crown Prosecution Service  The individual whose rights have been affected Legal name for person starting the case  Prosecutor  Claimant Courts used to hear cases  Magistrates’ Court OR Crown Court  County Court OR High court Person/persons making the decision  Magistrates OR Jury  Judge  (Very rarely a jury) Standard of proof  Beyond reasonable doubt  On the balance of probability Decision  The defendant is found guilty or not guilty  The claimant wins or loses case  The defendant may be liable to pay compensation Powers of the court  Prison, fine, discharge, community order  Award of damages (money), injunction Name of the case  R v Smith  DPP v Smith  Jones v Smith  XYZ Company v Smith v v v v vv v

Homework: Part 2 Find one other example of Double Liability. A generic example would be good but can you find a specific case?