The Two Basic Laws

• Substantive Law


  Laws that set out the rights and obligations of each person in society; includes criminal code and other legislation that defined criminal offences and the penalties for persons found guilty of committing criminal offences.
• Procedural Law


  The legal processes that protect and enforce the rights set out in substantive laws. Examples of these can be procedures for arresting a person or selecting a jury in a criminal trial.
• The Two Basic Laws and Their Subcounterparts

  A) Procedural Law

  B) Public Law

  C) Constitutional Law

  D) Administrative Law

  E) Criminal Law

  F) Substantive Law

  G) Civil Law

  H) Labour Law

  I) Family Law

  J) Tort Law

  K) Property Law

  L) Contract Law