Hart - Devlin Debate (Hart)

Question 1

Hart argues using the law to enforce morals is ________, _______, _______. He critiqued Devlin’s views in ‘____, _____ and ______’ He said it isn’t necessary for law to enforce _____ ____ and makes no sense as morality is ______ _______. Too many ‘______ _______’ are based on _______ or _______. Harts views follow the views of the _______ ______ and are reflected in the ______ ______ ___ ____. It is also supported by cases such as _____ v ______, where it was held a 16 year old could be offered contraceptives by a doctor without parental consent. Harts view also influences the decision in ____ v ___ where it was held that consensual non-violent homosexual acts between a group of men are legal.

Answer 1

Unnecessary, Undesirable & Unacceptable
Law, Liberty & Morality
Moral views
Forever changing
Moral objectives
Prejudice or Ignorance 
Wolfden Report
Sexual Offences Act 1967
Gillock v Northfolk
ADT v UK

Question 2

What 3 things did Hart use to describe enforcing morals?

Answer 2

Unnecessary
Undesirable
Unacceptable

Question 3

Hart said “too many …

Answer 3

Moral objectives are based on ignorance or prejudice

Question 4

What things support Harts views?

Answer 4

The Wolfden report
The Sexual Offences Act 1967
Gillock v Northfolk
ADT v UK