Civil law in the UK deals mainly with legal disputes between individuals, businesses, organisations, or other private parties, rather than criminal offences.
Common areas include:
Contract law – disputes over agreements and payments
Tort law – negligence, personal injury and other civil wrongs
Property and land law – ownership, possession and boundaries
Family law – divorce, children and financial matters
Employment law – workplace rights and disputes
Consumer law – rights when buying goods and services
The usual aim is to resolve the dispute and provide a remedy, such as compensation, repayment, an injunction, or a declaration of legal rights.