Recht deel 1 Flashcards
Why do we need a justice system?
Organisation of a society with rules and enforcement
Wat are the general principles of the justice system?
-Rules of criminal law are precisely determined and cannot be retroactive
-Enforcement is regulated by law
What is criminal law about?
Criminal offences
What is administrative law about?
Disputes between government and civilians
What is civil law about?
Disputes between civilians, between corporate entities or between civilians and corporate entities
What is the goal of criminal law?
impose punishment
prevention
What is the goal of administrative law?
Check whether the law is rightly applied
What is the goal of civil law?
Settlement by an independent and impartial judge
What are examples of administrative law?
Permits, benefits
What are examples of civil law?
Marriage, divorce, employment, contracts. insurance, inheritance
What is the hierarchy of regulations?
International – national – governmental – provincial – municipal
What if there is a contradiction between higher and lower rules?
The higher rule always applies
What if the is a contradiction between two regulations of the same order?
The newest rule always applies
What are international, national and governmental laws for food?
International: General food law
National: Warenwet
Governmental: Warenwetbesluiten
What is the goal of food laws?
Protect the safety and health of the consumer
