Civil Law and Criminal Law: How Are They Different?
How can one dangerous act at work create two different legal cases? Imagine a poorly maintained machine injures a worker: an authorised prosecutor might allege an offence, while the injured person might seek compensation separately. Why would the parties, purposes and rules differ? This lesson investigates the main divide between criminal law and civil law in England and Wales.
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