Nature of Law

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How do you define rules?
one set of understood regulations or princibles governing conduct or procedure within an area
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How do you define norms?
system of rules which society recognises as the correct procedure (unspoken)
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How do you define law?
system of rules which a country or community recognises as regulating the actions of its members
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Example of a rule...
Only 5 years old and younger allowed in the baby park
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Example of a norm...
Not walking on tables in the classroom
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Example of a law...
Do not drink and drive
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What does CPS stand for?
Crown Prosecution Service
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What are you found in civil law?
You are found liable or not liable
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What are you found in criminal law?
You are found guilty or not guilty
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What courts do you go to in civil law?
County court
High court
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What courts do you go to in criminal law?
Crown Court
Majestrates Court
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What is the dispute between in civil law?
Dispute is between individuals
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What is the dispute between in criminal law?
Dispute is between the state and the person (defendant)
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What are you charged with in civil law?
you need to compensate the victim with money or an injunction
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What are you charged with in criminal law?
Prison
Fine
Community Service
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What are you doing to someone in civil law?
Sueing someone
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What are you doing to someone in criminal law?
Prosecuting someone
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Who brings the case in civil law?
the victim who has suffered damage etc brings evidence and the case
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Who brings the case in criminal law?
the state brings the case in criminal law
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What is the definition of strict liability?
crimes which require no proof of mens rea in relation to one or more aspects of the actus reus
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An example of strict liability...
speeding
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