Theme C: Law in society Flashcards
Why are laws needed in society?
Laws are needed to protect the public, settle disputes, ensure fair treatment, change behavior, and respond to new situations in society.
What is one of the key functions of the law?
One key function of the law is to protect the public.
What rights do laws protect in society?
Laws protect the rights of citizens to live free from interference from others.
What are some important protections provided by laws?
Important protections include the right to be safe from assault, injury, homicide, burglary, and robbery.
What types of disputes can laws help settle?
Laws can help settle disputes related to marriages breaking down, company disagreements about contracts, and neighbors disputing land boundaries.
What does consumer protection involve?
Consumer protection involves ensuring items purchased from suppliers meet safety and quality standards.
What legislation governs consumer protection in the UK?
Consumer protection is governed by the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
Where does health and safety protection apply?
Health and safety protection applies in schools, homes, at work, and in the community.
What is the purpose of laws like the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Equality Act 2010?
These laws are in place to ensure people are treated fairly and promote equal opportunity and anti-discrimination.
How can the law help change behavior?
The law can deter, punish, rehabilitate, and ensure equal opportunities for individuals.
What is deterrence in the context of law?
Deterrence is the punishment for behaviors such as stealing to discourage such actions.
What is retribution in legal terms?
Retribution involves providing justice to a victim or society, such as using community service to teach criminals their behavior is wrong.
What is rehabilitation in the context of law?
Rehabilitation aims to change a young person’s behavior through education, training, or therapy.
Why is law needed to respond to new situations in society?
Law must be dynamic and flexible to address issues like terrorism, scientific discoveries, new technologies, and changing societal values.
What is an example of law responding to terrorism?
The law must adapt to deal with groups like ISIS to keep the public safe and uphold societal values.
What does the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1991 regulate?
It prevents embryos from being used for scientific experiments after 14 days due to ethical concerns.
How do new technologies like social media require legal regulation?
New technologies may necessitate laws to protect individuals’ rights to privacy, as seen with Facebook’s data harvesting.
What does the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 reflect?
It reflects changing societal attitudes towards marriage and equality.
What are three reasons why society needs laws?
- To ensure fair treatment of individuals.
- To change and regulate behavior.
- To respond to new societal challenges.
