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Explain and illustrate the main distinctions between civil and criminal law.
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Explain and illustrate the main distinctions between civil and criminal law. (20 marks) This question is designed to provide a clear explanation and illustration of the main distinction between criminal and civil Law. The civil justice system is designed to decide disputes between individuals. Criminal Law serves to maintain law and order, to protect society. Civil claims will arise when an individual or a business believes that their rights are being infringed in some way. Civil cases cover a wide range of issues, as there are different areas of civil law. These include: * Contract law * Tort law * Family law * Employment law * Company Law The criminal justice system affects large numbers of people. Criminal law is central to the relationship between law and society. It looks to regulate behaviour; it provides sanctions against those who break those rules. It can be classified as a formal mechanism of social control. It is formal because the...
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