THE NATURE AND REASONS FOR LAWS
What is a law
Law is a system of rules created and enforced by a government or society to regulate behaviour, settle disputes, and maintain order
What is the lowest court?
Local court.
What is statue law?
This type of law is created by Parliament.
What is customary law?
This type of law is based on traditions, customs, and practices that have been followed by a community over time.
What is civil law?
This type of law deals with disputes between individuals or organisations.
What are the purpose of laws?
To maintain order and protect people.
What is the highest court in Australia?
High court of Australia.
What is common law?
This type of law develops through decisions made by judges in courts.
For a custom to become customary law, it must generally be widely accepted and followed by this group.
Who are the members of the community that?
What is criminal law?
This type of law deals with actions considered offences against society, such as theft or assault.
Why do societies need laws to function effectively in a society?
To protect individual rights, and ensure fair treatment for everyone.
Who are the Jury?
These citizens listen to evidence and decide the facts of a case.
What is a bill?
Before becoming law, a proposed law is known by this term.
What is that it reflects their cultural values and traditions?
This is one reason customary law is important to many Indigenous and traditional communities.
What is law reform?
This is the process of changing, updating, or improving existing laws.
How do laws maintain order and protect the rights of individuals in communities?
Laws maintain order and protect individual rights by establishing clear behavioural expectations, holding everyone accountable through an impartial justice system, and setting legal limits on government power.
Who is the prosecutor?
This lawyer represents the government in a criminal case.
What is the legislative process?
This is the process by which a bill is debated, amended, and approved before becoming a law.
What is a custom?
This is the term for a long-standing community practice that may eventually gain legal recognition.
What are changes in values, technology, and social needs?
A major reason for law reform is that laws must adapt to these changes in society.
When might people argue that a law should be changed or repealed?
Laws may be challenged when they conflict with fundamental human rights or principles of justice.
Who is the defence lawyer (or defence attorney)?
This legal professional represents and defends the accused person in court.
What is Parliament law?
This is the key difference between common law and statute law: one is created through judicial decisions, while the other is created through this institution.
What are 3 customary laws?
1. Traditional marriage practices
2. Land ownership and use
3. Dispute resolution by elders
What is the need for law reform?
This challenge occurs when technology advances faster than existing laws can keep up.