UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What is the difference between criminal and civil law?
ACriminal law involves disputes between individuals; civil law involves crimes against society
BCriminal law involves crimes against society or the state; civil law involves disputes between individuals ✓
CCriminal law applies to adults; civil law applies to children
DCriminal law is made by Parliament; civil law is made by judges
Explanation
Criminal law involves crimes against society (such as theft, assault, murder), prosecuted by the state. Civil law involves disputes between individuals or organisations (such as contract disputes or personal injury claims).
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