Law as a driver of change
According to our presentation what SHOULD the law do?
Protect rights, impose duties, and set a framework for the conduct of almost every social, political, and economic activity.
What is customary law?
A community-level justice system not codified by the state
Is law fixed or evolving?
Law is an evolving concept system not a fixed entity
What will the future of international law be influenced by?
By authorities and activists striving for progressive change.
True or False: International law is often designed for and used by the powerful
True
What can the law reflect?
Disparities in wealth and power
What does it regulate?
Important aspects of daily life, such as disputes over access to land and water, and family issues, such as inheritance and marriage
What is formal law?
Formal law are rules established by an institution according to certain processes
What are the three main aspects included under international law?
Trade, environment, and human rights.
True or False: All legal systems always remain rigid.
False
What can the law do if used correctly?
Can inflict positive change in communities.
In poor countries is customary law the rule or the exception?
Customary law is the rule rather than the exception.
What is the name of the groups made in Northern Kenya that uses both formal and custom law?
Peace committees
What does international law refer to?
It refers to a set of rules and agreements designed to regulate the behavior of states rather than individuals.
What does the law as a system embodies?
The complex narrative of societal progress and change
What Supreme Court ruling confirmed the citizenship rights of thousands of Urdu speakers? Extra points if you know the year.
Bangladesh. 2008
Why is getting a divorce difficult in India?
The Hindu religion does not recognize divorce, therefore getting a legal divorce in India is difficult.
What are some issues of these groups?
Some of the issue’s that may arrive from this is biased opinions or actions because of societal norms.
What does hard law consist of?
Enforceable rules backed by institutions like the International Criminal Court and the World Trade Organization
True or False: South Africa's Constitutional Court was not established to oversee the new constitution and promote legal activism.
False
What did gaining citizenship do for them?
Allowed them to obtain identity papers that opened the way to formal jobs, votes, and passports.
What religion is customarily followed in Indian law?
Customary Hindu rituals in marriage and divorce that vary from the traditional norm are recognized by Indian law
How many cows or camels is a mans life worth over a womens?
Men are worth 100 vs women are worth 50
How does soft law impact global cooperation and standards?"
It shapes behavior, fosters cooperation, and sets standards for various global issues
What changes did Costa Rica's 1989 constitutional reforms introduce?
It introduced changes that granted international human rights treaties equal authority to domestic law within the country's legal system.