Law and society

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Across
  1. 2. lawA system of law which is based on the previous decisions of judges or precedents.
  2. 3. A court official who has the power to make decisions on matters brought before a court of law.
  3. 6. of probabilities The standard of proof in criminal trials.
  4. 9. A civil wrong.
  5. 10. A court official who hears cases in the lowest court of law.
  6. 12. The disorder of confusion which is caused by the absence of government laws.
  7. 14. A document which sets out how an organisation or country will be governed.
Down
  1. 1. place where people can resolve disputes relating to the law.
  2. 4. To treat somebody differently because of their characteristics such as gender, ethnicity or religion.
  3. 5. A set of legal rules
  4. 7. The process to determine whether someone committed a criminal act or caused another person a loss.
  5. 8. When the accused person who is awaiting trial is released.
  6. 11. The party which commences a civil action.
  7. 13. laws Laws which are made by the parliaments.
  8. 15. To bring a civil action against another person for causing damage or injury.