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Civil and criminal law
There are basically two kinds of law in England:
1. Criminal laws, like murder, theft and speeding that apply to everyone in the country and are designed to protect society as a whole and the individual. The state, in the form of the police and Crown Prosecution Service,will take action against anyone who breaks them. and
2. Civil laws are commonly created through contracts, such as at work or when you bought your mobile, and if these are broken it is up to you to take action against the other party. This is done through the courts but without police involvement.
Most of the actions we think of as ‘crimes’ are protected by criminal law that the police are responsible for enforcing. However if you have a problem outside the scope of the police, for example with a neighbour or employer, then the civil legal system is there to help you even if no criminal law has been broken.
To access advice and help on legal issues you can use a solicitor or advice agency. Citizens Advice Bureaux offer free confidential legal advice to anyone.
If you have a problem with the law whether it be criminal or civil then e-mail us at youth@askcab.co.uk for advice and support
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