CIVIL LAW UK

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.