Which statement correctly distinguishes substantive criminal law from criminal procedural law?
Correct answer: B. Substantive law defines offences, while procedural law governs their enforcement
- A. Substantive law concerns courts, while procedural law creates offences
- B. Substantive law defines offences, while procedural law governs their enforcement
- C. Substantive law deals only with evidence, while procedure fixes punishments
- D. Substantive law applies to civil cases, while procedure applies to criminal cases
Explanation
Substantive criminal law defines offences, elements of liability, defences, and punishments. Criminal procedure regulates investigation, arrest, trial, evidence, appeal, and other steps used to enforce that law.
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Criminal law identifies offences against the state, persons and property, and explains the requirements of actus reus and mens rea for establishing liability. It also covers stages of crime, abetment, attempt, joint and common intention, general exceptions, criminal responsibility and punishments, distinguishing substantive offences from criminal procedure.
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