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The overarching goal of both is to maintain a free society. The more specific goal of Criminal Law is to protect society - so the crown will prosecute because a harm has been done to society. The goal of Civil Law is to protect people from wronging each other. The overarching goal of both is to maintain a free society. The more specific goal of Criminal Law is to protect society - so the crown will prosecute.
In the United States, we have a legislature known as Congress that passes a variety of acts into law that become statutory law. These acts are designated as public laws or private laws. Public laws relate to the general public on the whole.urthermore, the purpose of laws is to promote justice and prevent harm. In other words, laws are not meant to encourage good. The laws that govern your driving aren't meant to help you be a better driver, but rather are there to make sure you don't hurt yourself or others.