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What is a civil dispute?/
What is a private dispute? |
A dispute between 2 or more individuals. This dispute can be resolved a court system provided and funded by the state . The state is not directly involved in this action.
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what is a Criminal Dispute/ Public dispute?
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Criminal/Public disputes always have the state involved as a direct participant. The director of public prosecutions is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal offences, because this position is one appointed by the state.
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what is the favoured outcome of Criminal disputes?
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To sanction/ punish the offenders.
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What is the standard of proof in criminal disputes?
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The standard of proof is beyond reasonable doubt.
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Where does the burden of proof Fall in criminal disputes?
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The burden of proof falls on the prosecution.
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when is it compulsory to use a jury in criminal disputes?
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In a county and a supreme court.
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Who are the 2 parties in a Civil dispute?
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The plaintiff and the defendant
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What is the standard of proof in a Civil dispute?
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A balance of probabilities.
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Who does the burden of proof fall on in a Civil dispute?
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The plaintiff is held with the burden of proof.
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When is a Jury compulsory in a Civil dispute?
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A Jury is never compulsory but they are optional in county and supreme court.
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what must the Jury verdict be in a Civil dispute?
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Majority.
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What are some ways that Civil disputes can be resolved?
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Self help, Negotiation, Mediation, Independent Arbitration & Specialist courts and Tribunals.
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