NCTJ Media Law - basic definitions fully solved 2024/2025

NCTJ Media Law - basic definitionsclaimant - correct answer the person who brings an action in the civil court settlement - correct answer voluntary conclusion of civil litigation by agreement of the parties charge - correct answer A formal accusation of a crime (usually made at the police station after interrogation) A decision to charge a suspect will normally be taken by the Crown Prosecution Service prosecute - correct answer to commence and continue an action or judicial proceeding to its ultimate conclusion, to proceed against a defendant by charging that person with a crime and bringing him or her to trial defendant - correct answer in criminal court a defendant is prosecuted, in civil courts a defendant is sued by a claimant solicitor - correct answer lawyer who deals directly with the client (e.g. a defendant in a criminal case or someone seeking advice/representation in a civil case). They advise and prepare the client's case, may represent their clients in court barrister - correct answer known singly or collectively as 'counsel'. Called to the Bar, mainly defends people in court counsel - correct answer barrister single or plural, not solicitor to sue - correct answer to make a claim for a remedy in the civil courts by issuing court proceedings damages - correct answer Damages are a sum of money awarded by a court as compensation for a tort (or a breach of contract)