A Part 2 Law By J Mc Cann

Criminal law deals with offenses against society and aims to punish offenders through fines or imprisonment. The burden of proof in criminal cases is beyond reasonable doubt. Civil law concerns individuals' rights and duties toward each other, with violations known as torts. Burden of proof in civil cases is decided on the balance of probabilities. Common law consists of established customs while statute law is legislation from Parliament, which supersedes common law. Delegated legislation provides details empowered by Acts of Parliament, though its validity can be challenged.