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Across 3. the area of law that deals with offences by the individual against the state eg. criminal law 4. a system of law applied equally to all and tested (developed) in common law courts 8. the standard of proof required in a civil case, in order for a plaintiff to succeed in providing the case against the defendant 14. application of laws on an equal basis 16. where judges have to apply the law similarly in similar cases 17. the state in which land is devoid of ownership and belongs to no-one 18. the area of law that deals with offences between individuals eg. contract law 19. law made by parliament 20. an offence against the state eg. robbery or assult

Down 1. the level of proof required in order for the party that has the burden of proof to succeed 2. criminal act 4. an offence between individuals eg. breach of contract 5. "accused" is innocent until proven guilty 6. rules and regulations made by law-making bodies with delegated authority 7. the standard of proof required in a criminal case, in order for prosecution to obtain a conviction against the accused 9. where two sides of the dispute are opponents 10. a serious offence heard before and judge and generally a jury 11. the responsibility of a party to prove a case in court 12. the system of law used in civil law courts where the judge plays an active role in the proceedings, often questioning witnesses 13. a minor offence heard in the local courts before a magistrate 15. achieving similar outcomes or not depriving individuals of equal oppotunities