English legal system Flashcards
1
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Law
A
A set of rules which seek to regulate the behaviour of individuals within society
2
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Who creates the law?
A
Courts, parliaments, European Union
3
Q
What is the law influenced by?
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Morality, public opinion, religion, the media and pressure groups.
4
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Functions of law
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Safety, punish guilty, , keep things just and equal , create right + responsibilities ,deterrent, regulate society.
