Nature of Law 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Lawsee titleA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Kirstyangel23Created on: 31-05-19 15:57 What does a rule do ? Determines the way in which we behave 1 of 15 What are rules developed by ? Norms of Behaviour 2 of 15 Who are Norms of behaviour Enforced by ? The attitudes of the community and self-guilt 3 of 15 What is law ? A formal mechanism of social control 4 of 15 who are legal rules enforced by ? The State 5 of 15 What is the purpose of criminal law ? Sets out the types of behaviours that are forbidden and at risk of punishment if broken 6 of 15 What is the purpose of civil law ? To govern private disputes between individuals or buisnesses 7 of 15 Where are criminal cases heard ? In Magistrates court and Crown Court 8 of 15 In which court is Civil Cases heard County and High court 9 of 15 What is the criminal case standard of proof ? Beyond reasonable doubt 10 of 15 What is the standard of proof for civil cases ? On the balance of probabilities 11 of 15 What was the earliest source of law ? Custom 12 of 15 What was Common Law developed by ? Customs and decisions of Judges 13 of 15 What is most law today made by? Acts of parliament 14 of 15 Who still has a role in the interpretation of statues? Judges 15 of 15
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