Unit 44 Law, exercise 1
Complete the text using the correct form of the keywords in text A below.
The British legal system is divided into two types of law to cover different situations – public and private law. Public law is defined as laws that affect the whole of society at any one time, for example criminal law. Private law (also known as 'civil law') affects individuals and businesses. Examples of this could be where people working in a company have a dispute, or when a married couple are considering divorce.
The main purpose of criminal law is to stop and punish certain types of behaviour that can cause physical danger or distress to others. Criminal law ensures that we have a civilized society, illegal activity is reduced, and the population as a whole feels safe. If a person commits a crime, then the legal system allows them to be punished.