Why we need Laws in society?

To protect the public

Change Behaviour

Settle Disputes

Ensuring that people are treated fairly (Including preventing discrimination)

Respond to new situations in society (including scientific and technological developments and changing values)

We have laws for general safety

Strong religious or moral views about breaking the law

The most vulnerable members of society, such as the very young, the elderly, the ill and some minorities, would suffer most. What

Right now with the pandemic, Corona virus laws are introduced as a response to new situations to ensure public safety

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

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

If people are arguing about something, a law may help to settle the argument via human rights

There are laws to cover a vast range of activities, including adoption, marriage and divorce, terrorism, discrimination, motoring, banking, sex, drugs, theft and assault.