Unit 1 - Criminal v Civil law

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This video was created by a Law Firm, and gives an overview of our legal system, including the difference between criminal and civil cases.

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PowerPoint explaining the key differences between a Criminal Case and a Civil case. Test your understanding at the end of the PowerPoint by applying your knowledge to different scenarios.

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1. In what ways do criminal court cases differ from civil court cases?

2. What are the names of the parties in a criminal case?

3. What are the names of the parties in a civil case?

4. What does 'standard of proof' mean, and what is the standard of proof for both criminal and civil cases?

5. When reading about a legal case, in what ways can you immediately tell whether it is a civil or criminal case?

6. Give 3 examples of possible criminal court cases.

7. Give 3 examples of possible civil court cases.