Advatages And Disadvatages of using the Civil Courts

Question 1

A1

Answer 1

Appeal can be made is party is unhappy with decision in civil case. Can rectify mistakes and achieve justice

Question 2

A2

Answer 2

Legal aid for low incomes available. Allows everyone to represented represented regardless

Question 3

A3

Answer 3

Judicial precedent in law provides certainty. Judges give reason for decisions and they are legally binging

Question 4

A4

Answer 4

Formality in civil case. Party may want day in court to resolve matter in a formal way

Question 5

D1

Answer 5

Appeal process unfair, favours wealthy parties eg; business compared to individuals

Question 6

D2

Answer 6

Availability of legal aid has reduced since legal aid sentencing and punishing of offenders act 2012 introduced. Low incomes disadvantaged.

Question 7

D3

Answer 7

Uncertainty is present, there is non guarantee on winning a case uncertainly can bring stress to partie. Judges can overrule, distinguish, disapprove previous decisions.

Question 8

D4

Answer 8

Cost of taking cases to court, may be more than amount claimed.eg; through delays