Across
- 5. an act or omission that breaks an existing law, harmful to an individual or society and is punishable by law.
- 6. an amount of money that one party is ordered to pay to another party for loss or harm suffered.
- 7. a penalty imposed by a court of a person guilty of a criminal offence.
- 8. a person who is alleged to have breached a civil law and who is being sued by a plaintiff
- 10. an area of law that defines the rights and responsibilities of individuals, groups and organisations in society and regulates private disputes.
- 11. a person who has been found guilty of a criminal offence by a court
Down
- 1. the party that initiates criminal proceedings against the accused on behalf of the state.
- 2. an area of law that defines behaviours and conduct that are prohibited (crimes) and outlines sanctions for people who commit them.
- 3. any order made by the court that is designed to address a civil wrong or breach.This should provide a legal solution for the plaintiff.
- 4. a party who makes a legal claim against another party (i.e. the defendant)
- 9. the person who has been charged with a criminal offence