Relationship Between Law and Morals Flashcards
1
Q
Distinctions
A
- Ability to change and develop
- Source
- Consequences
2
Q
Ability to change and develop
A
- Legal rules can be changed instantly
- Morals take time to develop
3
Q
Source
A
- Laws are made by formal institutions
- Morals are made informally by society
4
Q
Consequences
A
- Breach of legal rules will result in sanctions
- Breach of morals will lead to informal sanctions (being singled out).
5
Q
Similarities
A
- Deals with norms and behaviors
- Use similar language
- Tend to reinforce each other
6
Q
Deal with norms and behaviors
A
- Both law and morality are about individuals being expected to meet standards of behavior set by others.
7
Q
Use similar language
A
Both use words such as ‘right’ ‘wrong’ and ‘punished’
8
Q
Tend to reinforce each other
A
Martial rape
R v R 1991
Society understood it was wrong and then it became illegal.
9
Q
Euthanasia
A
The law should respond to moral attitudes on euthanasia.
80% are in favour.
Pretty (2001)
