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9 Cards in this Set
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rule of law |
principle that everyone in society bound by law and must obey law law should be fair and clear so people willing and able to obey them |
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distinguish between legal rule and non legal rule |
legal rule made by legal authority is enforceable by police and courts non legal rule made by private individuals or groups not enforceable by police and courts |
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role of parliament |
pass laws for the good government for the country state or territory in which it is located |
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3 principles of justice equality fairness and access |
fairness- impartial treatment both parties know the facts present their side fair and impartial equality- equal treatment for all citizens access- understand their legal rights can pursue case. |
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five characteristics effective law |
known enforceable reflects societies values clear and understood stable |
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four reasons for court hierarchy |
allows specialization and expertise appeal to higher court possible precedent administrative efficiency |
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civil vs criminal law |
criminal- protects community through sanctions for committing crimes civil- regulates disputes enforces rights where harm occured |
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2 civil laws |
negligence and defamation |
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common law and statute law |
common made by courts statute by parliament |
