Defining law and its purpose

• What is the definition of law?

  A set of rules enforced by authority
• What are the main aspects of law and their descriptions?

  • Regulations: Rules that govern behavior
  • Enforcement: Government bodies ensuring compliance
  • Order: A stable and structured society
  • Fairness: Consistent and equitable treatment
• How do laws maintain order in society?

  By ensuring a stable society
• What is one key purpose of law in the UK?

  Maintain order
• What does law promote in terms of treatment under the law?

  Fairness
• What does law protect in the UK?

  Individual freedoms
• How do laws resolve disputes in society?

  By providing a formal system for handling conflicts
• What is the primary purpose of law in society?

  To regulate behavior and maintain order
• Which act ensures equal treatment under the law in the UK?

  Equality Act 2010
• How do laws promote fairness in society?

  By ensuring equal treatment for all individuals
• What are the key purposes of law in the UK?

  • Maintain order: Ensures societal stability
  • Protect rights: Safeguards individual freedoms
  • Resolve disputes: Handles conflicts fairly
  • Promote fairness: Ensures equal treatment
• How do laws ensure fairness in society?

  By ensuring consistent and equitable treatment
• What legal systems are used to resolve disputes in the UK?

  Civil courts and arbitration
• Which act protects freedom of expression in the UK?

  The Human Rights Act 1998
• What is the role of law in protecting rights?

  Safeguarding individual freedoms
• What are the four main roles of law in society?

  • Maintain order
  • Protect rights
  • Resolve disputes
  • Promote fairness
• Which act prevents discrimination in the UK?

  The Equality Act 2010
• What is the purpose of Constitutional Law in the UK?

  Governs the structure and powers of government
• What is the purpose of Administrative Law in the UK?

  Regulates government agencies and public bodies
• What is the purpose of Civil Law in the UK?

  Handles disputes between individuals or organizations
• How do laws maintain order in society?

  By regulating behavior to ensure stability
• Which legislation is relevant to Administrative Law in the UK?

  Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
• What are the different types of law in the UK and their purposes?

  • Criminal Law: Offenses against society (e.g., theft, assault)
  • Civil Law: Disputes between individuals (e.g., contract disputes)
  • Constitutional Law: Structure and powers of government (e.g., parliamentary powers)
  • Administrative Law: Regulates government agencies (e.g., environmental regulations)
• Which types of law are included under Civil Law?

  Contract Law, Tort Law
• What is the role of law in society?

  Maintaining order, protecting rights, resolving disputes, promoting fairness
• Which law safeguards individual freedoms in the UK?

  Human Rights Act 1998
• What is the purpose of Criminal Law in the UK?

  Deals with offenses against society
• What is the role of laws in resolving disputes?

  They handle conflicts fairly
• Where do laws in the UK come from?

  Legislation or legal precedents
• Which legislation is relevant to Criminal Law in the UK?

  Criminal Justice Act 2003
• Which legislation is relevant to Constitutional Law in the UK?

  Human Rights Act 1998
• How are the roles of law interconnected in society?

  • Maintaining order supports protecting rights
  • Resolving disputes relies on fairness
  • Promoting fairness ensures equal treatment