WHAT IS CRIME?
Ø Breaking the law of the country
Ø Personal crimes = mugging/slander, property crimes = theft/fraud, crimes against the country = spying/non-payment of tax
Ø Non-indictable crimes = less serious offences e.g. motoring offences (Magistrates Court)
Ø Indictable crimes = more serious crimes e.g. murder (Crown Court)
Ø Criminal law – when a person breaks the law
Ø Civil law – disputes settled between individuals/groups
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