Nature of law Flashcards
1
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What is criminal law
A
Sets out forbidden behaviours. The state has the right to prosecute if the person offends
2
Q
What is civil law
A
Deals with disputes between individuals/businesses
3
Q
What is tort law
A
When a person has a legal responsibility over a person without a contract
4
Q
What is a procedural law
A
The procedure/framework when making a law
5
Q
What is a substantive law
A
Defines legal rights of an individual
6
Q
What are private laws
A
Laws which are enforced upon an individual
7
Q
What are public laws
A
Governs the relationship between the state and citizens
8
Q
What is a custom law
A
A law which develops within a community without being made
9
Q
What is a common law
A
A law which develops from judicial decisions.
10
Q
What is a statute law
A
Law made in parliament through houses of parliament
