Enforceable legal rules

Question 1

Why do we obey laws?

Answer 1

Because we have to

Question 2

What types of rules do we not have to follow?

Answer 2

Rules of football or social ethic - we follow because we choose to

Question 3

What are the four categories of legal rules and regulations?

Answer 3

Procedural laws
Substantive laws
Public laws
Private laws

Question 4

What is the purpose of procedural laws?

Answer 4

Prescribe the framework in which other laws are made and enforced (e.g. an act)

Question 5

What is the purpose of substantive laws?

Answer 5

Create and define legal rights and obligations. (e.g. Criminal offences)

Question 6

What is the purpose of public laws?

Answer 6

Govern the relationship between the state and its citizens (Include criminal laws and most procedural laws)

Question 7

What is the purpose of private laws?

Answer 7

Create rights enforceable between individuals; mainly substantive in nature (e.g. law of trespass allows you to restrict access to your property)