S1U1 Nature and Classification

Unit 1 - Nature and Classification of Law

 Law, Rules and Morals 

Law: 'The body of principles recognised and applied by the state in the administration of justice' - Sir John Salmond

Rules: Unwritten rules within communities that come from local customs or religion that enforce societal norms.

Morals: Set standards for how people should or should not behave, often stemming from religious beliefs. (Ex: adultery)

Law vs Morals:

1. Morality cannot be deliberately changed, law can

2. Morality is voluntary with consequences but no official sanctions, law is involuntary with legal sanctions if broken

3. Breaches of mortality are not subject to formal adjudication (judgement)

 Classifications of Law 

Civil Law:

- High or county court

- Person starting…