E74 – Civil v Criminal – what’s the difference?(Monologue)

About this episode

This episode is an overview of the differences between criminal and civil proceedings. We look at:

• The type of parties involved
• The sort of matters dealt with
• The names of the parties in proceedings
• The way cases are cited
• The burden and standard of proof
• The consequences following a trial

We also cover some key Legal English vocabulary on this topic. Leave your comments below or via ⁠email⁠.

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