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Why we need Laws in society? - Coggle Diagram
Why we need Laws in society?
To protect the public
We have laws for general safety
Strong religious or moral views about breaking the law
Afraid of being caught and arrested
Fear the shame that going to prison would bring on them and their family
Worried about damaging their ‘good name’ (their reputation).
If drivers drove through traffic lights on ‘stop’, they could be seriously injured or killed, or cause injury or death to someone else
Life would be chaotic
There are laws to cover a vast range of activities, including adoption, marriage and divorce, terrorism, discrimination, motoring, banking, sex, drugs, theft and assault.
Change Behaviour
For example, to stop murder
To change people's behavior and allow people to be a part of society
Change people's perspectives on things
Settle Disputes
If people are arguing about something, a law may help to settle the argument via human rights
Ensuring that people are treated fairly (Including preventing discrimination)
The most vulnerable members of society, such as the very young, the elderly, the ill and some minorities, would suffer most. What
Respond to new situations in society (including scientific and technological developments and changing values)
Right now with the pandemic, Corona virus laws are introduced as a response to new situations to ensure public safety