theme c

• What is a legal right?

  A right that is protected by law
• Why do law-abiding citizens obey the law?

  They may have strong religious or moral views, fear of arrest, or concern for their reputation
• What might happen in society without laws?

  Life would be chaotic and dangerous
• Who are the most vulnerable people in society regarding the absence of laws?

  The very young, old, ill, or minorities
• What is an example of a law that protects vulnerable individuals?

  Laws about divorce that protect children
• Why do laws need the support of the majority of the population?

  To work properly and be effective
• What is a commonly agreed upon shocking crime in society?

  Child abuse
• What is the consequence of not paying income tax?

  The government will have less money for schools and hospitals
• How does the argument about shoplifting relate to larger economic impacts?

  If many people shoplift, it raises prices for everyone due to losses incurred by the company
• What is euthanasia, and what is its legal status in the UK?

  Euthanasia is illegal in the UK, but many believe it should not be criminalized for doctors helping terminally ill patients
• What significant change occurred in 2014 regarding same-sex relationships in the UK?

  The law changed to allow same-sex marriage
• What do laws against discrimination aim to achieve?

  To make it illegal to discriminate against people