Section 2 - General Legal Concepts

Question 1

What is the difference between law and moral rules?

Answer 1

Law is enforceable by state with sanctions and penalties to those who break it
Moral rules are not imposed by state but unpleasant social consequences may follow

Question 2

What is private law?

Answer 2

The relationship between individuals and between individuals and corporate bodies eg. Law of contract or property

Question 3

What is public law?

Answer 3

The relationship of government and local authorities with each other and with us as individuals

Question 4

What is criminal law?

Answer 4

Activities which are thought to be detrimental to state or society and are punishable by state. Eg. For lettings agents, protection from eviction act 1977

Question 5

What is civil law?

Answer 5

Activities between individuals or organisations which are not criminal. People are sued and face paying damages

Question 6

What are the 6 sources of law?

Answer 6

Legislation
Judicial precedent
Custom 
Books of authority 
Law commission
European Union