SCL1501 ASSIGNMENT 1 2026 - DISTINCTION | Due March 2026
SCL1501 ASSIGNMENT 1 Semester 1 2026 SCL1501 ASSIGNMENT 1 2026 DUE MARCH 2026 Question 1 (a) Briefly discuss the differences between Civil Law and Criminal Law. Learning Unit 1: The Function of Law. The law serves the important function of creating and maintaining peace and order in society. Within this function, two important branches of law operate, namely criminal law and civil law. Criminal law applies when a person engages in conduct that disturbs public peace and harmony in society (Learning Unit 1). Such conduct is regarded as a crime. The state, acting on behalf of society, prosecutes the wrongdoer in a criminal court. If the accused is found guilty, the court imposes a criminal sanction such as imprisonment, a fine,
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