An Introduction to Criminal Law

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What is the purpose of Criminal Law?
To maintain law and order, punish offenders and protect society
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What is the purpose of a criminal trial?
To decide if the defendant is guilty
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Who starts a criminal trial?
The State, usually through the CPS
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What is the person starting a criminal trial called?
Prosecutor
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What courts hear criminal cases?
Magistrates' Court or Crown Court
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Who make the decisions in criminal cases?
Magistrates or Jury
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What is the standard of proof needed in criminal cases?
Beyond reasonable doubt
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What decisions are made in criminal law?
Guilty or not guilty
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What are the powers of criminal courts?
Prison, fine, community order, discharge
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What sort of names would you see in criminal courts?
R v Lloyd; DPP v Lloyd
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What is double liability?
Where one action is in breach of two types of law
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