Nature of Law: Law and Morality Flashcards
1
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What is morality?
A
Based on what people believe to be acceptable, differs from one society to another, enforced informally through community
2
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What is legal moralism?
A
An immoral law doesn’t have to be obeyed
3
Q
What does Lord Devlin say about law and morality?
A
A valid law is one based on morality, law should be used to support morality, law should punish immoral conduct
4
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What does Professor Hart say about law and morality?
A
Morality is a private mater and should be separate from law,
