Task 4. Correct the statements, using the following phrases

1. Не was arrested since he was found guilty of murdering a man.

2. This case should be a civil action since it is a wrong committed against property.

3. The punishment was clear since the trial began.

4. He has been afraid of the police since childhood.

5. Since he refused to pay money foe the damages, the case was brought to court.

Task 9. Read the text and answer the questions:

1. What does the civil law of England, Wales and Northern Ireland cover?

2. Can civil actions be started by individuals?

3. Do courts decide civil cases?

4. Does the party pay for judgments?

5. What kind of cases do higher courts deal with?

Civil Justice

The civil law of England, Wales and Northern Ireland covers business related to the family, property, contracts and torts (non-contractual wrongful acts suffered by one person at the hands of another). It also includes constitutional, administrative, industrial and other laws.

Civil proceedings, as a private matter, can usually be abandoned or ended by settlement between the parties at any time. Actions brought to court are usually tried without a jury. Higher courts deal with more complicated civil cases. Most judgments are for sums of money, and the costs of an action are generally paid by the party losing it.[9]

Task 10. Match each word/ phrase on the left with the correct translation on the right