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Law (WHY DO WE NEED THE LAW? (To protect and promote safe environments…
Law
WHY DO WE NEED THE LAW?
Guide to acceptable behaviour
Deter and Prevent
Personal deterrent as opposed to impartial/moral
To provide social order
Prevent anarchy
Oversee a government system
Reflect the values of society
Changing values/needs
eg. Gay Marriage
Abortion
Euthanaisa
Death Penalty
Protection of rights
Human Rights
Minorities
Safety
To protect and promote safe environments
Detention Facilities
Prisons
Community Service
Penalties and Sanctions
FUNCTION OF LAW:
Control
Provide acceptable behaviour standards
To protect human rights
The rights of an individual
The rights of businesses/corporations
The rights of a consumer
Right to a fair hearing
Resolve conflicts
Justice System
Solicitors
Barristers
Court Cases
Common Law
Parliament
Statute Law
Tribunals
Mediation/Reconciliation
Compromise and Negotiate
Due
Reflects community standards