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Topic 1: Introduction - Coggle Diagram
Topic 1: Introduction
Types of Law
Criminal law
Law which is individually liable to the state, for damaging the harmony of society. Accused vs Prosecutor
Civil Law
Individuals are held liable where there is a legal issue between 2 individuals. Plaintiff Vs Defendant
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Substatative law
The material facts of a case, what happened, who did it and punishment.
International law
Laws, regulation and obligations of and between states
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Public international law
Law concerning 2+ states, where there is sufficient interest from the states (International criminal law falls into this category)
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Customary law
Unwritten law, traditions which have been in place for so long they are considered law.
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3 types of common law
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CL Vs Equity
Equity = moral decision maker which would intervene, if CL ever led to lack of justice
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