Week 2: Bringing a case to court
Introduction
In this week you learn about the difference between civil and criminal unlawful conduct. This difference is important as it determines in which justice system a case will be head. You then consider the factors to be considered when bringing a case to court.
By the end of this week you will be able to:
- explain the categorisation into civil or criminal
- explain the difference between burden and standard of proof
- describe the factors relevant to bringing a case to court.