Long Arm of the Law Flashcards
Rules and Laws - How are they different?
The difference is who has to follow them and how they are enforced.
Rules - only binding on or followed by those who made them and/or voluntarily submitted to them (joined the club, attended that school). They are enforced by the organisation who made them.
Laws - binding on or followed by everyone in the community. Enforced by the state, through government officials, police and courts.
Rules and Laws - Who makes them?
Laws - some laws are made by Parliament (statute law) some are made by judges (common law)
Rules - a person, group, or organisation
Rules and Laws - What are the consequences of breaching them?
Laws - consequences are decided by the courts (eg. fine or jail)
Rules - consequences are decided by who made the rule (eg. detention or ban)
Rules and Laws - Examples
Law - don’t kill people
Rules - you can’t wear nail polish
