CAPE Law Unit 1 Practice Questions - CAPE Law Unit 1 - Public Law (Caribbean Examinations Council, CXC) Exam

Civil law proceedings are initiated by the state to punish offenders, while criminal law is brought by private citizens The burden of proof in civil law is 'beyond a reasonable doubt', whereas in criminal law it is the 'balance of probabilities' Civil law aims to compensate the injured party, while criminal law aims to punish the offender and deter future crimes Civil law disputes are heard exclusively in the Court of Appeal, while criminal cases are heard in the Magistrates' Court