UK Government, the Law and Your Role
Which of the following is an example of a "civil wrong" (tort)?
APossession of controlled or prohibited drugs
BMurder or unlawful killing of another person
CTheft or residential burglary involving property
DNegligence that causes injury to another person ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Negligence that causes injury to another person.
A tort is a civil wrong — something that causes harm to another person for which the harmed party can seek compensation through the civil courts. Negligence, defamation and trespass are examples of torts.
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