Types of law
You'll learn the fundamental distinction between criminal and civil law, and how England and Wales' legal system developed through common law and equity.
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In this lesson
- 0:00 Law and the legal system introduction
- 0:43 What is law and its core functions
- 1:00 Criminal law versus civil law explained
- 2:01 Common law origins and precedent
- 4:02 Equity development and flexible remedies
- 6:38 Private law and public law distinction
- 9:09 Criminal and civil law comparison table
- 10:43 Burden of proof and standards explained
About this lesson
This lecture covers the key types of law you need to understand for ACCA Corporate and Business Law, including the differences between public and private law, the origins of legal precedent, and how remedies differ between criminal and civil cases. By the end, you'll be able to distinguish between criminal and civil proceedings, understand the different standards of proof required in each, and recognise how a single event can create liability in both systems. This foundational knowledge is essential for tackling contract law, tort, and company law topics later in the course.
Duration: 13m
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