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BASIC LEGAL CONCEPTS - Coggle Diagram
BASIC LEGAL CONCEPTS
Customs, rules + laws
Customs
A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society.
Rules
Regulations or principles that society should abide by, they can still be punishable if broken but not as severe as breaking a law.
Laws
A set of rules imposed on all members of a community, which are officially recognised by the community.
Nature of justice
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Fairness
EQUAL OUTCOMES - Free from bias, discrimination and injustice
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Meaning of law
Laws
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Breach results in jails, fines, etc
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Values + ethics
Values
Important and lasting beliefs or ideals shared by the members of a culture about what is good or bad and desirable or undesirable
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Anarchy and Tyranny
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Tyranny
Ruled by a single leader holding absolute power in a state. Ignores the rule of law, procedural fairness, and the separation power. Also denies free will.
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