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Key Terms Flashcards

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Defendant (D)

A

The person being accused of doing something wrong

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Verdict

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The actual decision of a case eg. Guilty, not guilty

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Burden of proof

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The person who has the job of proving the case

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Standard of proof

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How much proof needs to be provided to win the case eg. Beyond reasonable doubt

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Offence

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Another word for crime

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Charge

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This is when the police accuse someone of committing a crime

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Crown Prosecution service (CPS)

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The group who decide if a charge should be brought (tell police to bring charges)

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Bail

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Being given freedom between the time you are charged and the trial

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Remand (in custody)

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Staying in custody between the time you are charged and the trial

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Convicted/ conviction

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The verdict when D is found guilty

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Acquitted/ acquittal

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The verdict when D is found not guilty

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Sentence

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Punishment given to D after conviction

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Magistrates

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The 3 people who decide the verdict and sentence in the magistrates court (level of crime- less serious)

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Jury

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12 people who decide the verdict in the crown court

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Judge

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The person who advises the jury and decides a sentence in the crown court

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Prosecution

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The people proving the case against D at a trial (they have the burden)

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Victim (V)

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The person who was allegedly wronged in some way

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Claimant (C)

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The person claiming they were wronged in some way

19
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Sue/suing

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Taking someone to civil court

20
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Liable/ not liable

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The verdicts in civil law (guilty and not guilty equivalent)

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Damages

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Compensation- money C will receive if D is found liable

22
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Judge

A

The person who decides the verdict and damages

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