Law In Action Glossary

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Accused	To be charged with an alleged criminal offence
Arbitration	A method of resolving disputes whereby a judge in a court gives a decision
Arrest	To detain someone suspected of having committed a crime
Capacity	The ability of a person to do something
Capital Punishment	An offender is put to death
Charge	A formal allegation that a person has committed an offence
Civil Law	Deals with non - criminal matters involving disputes between individuals and organisations
Conciliation	A method of settling a dispute where a third party acts as an interventionist mediator
Contract	A legally binding agreement
Criminal Law	Law involving cases where the government has declared some action to be illegal
Evidence	Information presented that helps a court reach a decision in a case
Good Behaviour	Bond a type of punishment whereby the offender agrees to display good behaviour for a set time or they will forfeit a sum of money and be tried for the original offence as well as any new offences
Guarantor	A person who agrees to pay another person's debts if they are unable or unwilling to pay themselves
Legal Aid	Free legal advice or representation
Mediation	When a third party helps those involved in a dispute to reach a solution acceptable to both sides
Minor	A person under 18 years of age
Negligence	The failure to exercise proper care, which could result in another person being injured or suffering a risk
Oath	A promise to tell the truth or that something is true
Victim	A person who is injured or killed by another person
Warrant	An order from a judge authorizing police to do something (Eg arrest someone/ search property)
Witness	A person who gives evidence in court

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