Life in the UK test practice question · Government and law
Which of these is a matter for civil law?
Answer options
- A customer claiming money from a shop for faulty goodsCorrect
- Burglary
- Selling illegal drugs
- Assault
Answer: A customer claiming money from a shop for faulty goods
Civil law settles disputes between people or organisations, for example about consumer rights, debts or housing. The other three are crimes.
Checked 8 November 2026