chapter 1 def Flashcards
(16 cards)
A set of rules imposed on all members of a community that are officially recognised, binding and enforceable by persons or organisations such as the police and/or courts
textbook
law
principles, standards or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable within a society
____s
textbook
values
established patterns of behaviour among people in a society or group and vary depending on the group
textbook
customs
refers to established patterns of behaviour that are accepted within a particular social or commercial setting and are of sufficient importance to be enforced → developed through general usage by a group of people and are treated as an obligation
textbook
TLDR: patterns of behaviour accepted in certain setting, developed through general use. enforced, obligation
customary law
prescribed directions for conduct in certain situations
textbook
rules
principles or standards of behaviour governed by one’s judgement and motivates them to act in a certain way
textbook
value
Doing things that you consider morally right/avoiding things you consider morally wrong
___s
textbook
ethics
the fair and impartial treatment of all individuals, especially under the law
justice
the enforcement and interpretation of laws by a system of courts and those who work within courts
the ___ _______
the legal system
freedom from bias, dishonesty or injustice
fairness
the state or quality of being equal; that is, of having the same rights or status
equality
the body of principles used to ensure the fairness and justice of the decision-making procedures of courts
in Australia, it generally refers to the right to know the case against you and to present your case
the right to freedom from bias by decision-makers
right to a decision based on relevant evidence
TLDR: principles that ensure fairness in decision-making
right to know case against you
present case
freedom from bias
decision based on evidence
procedural fairness/natural justice
The principle that nobody is above the law; government authority must be used in line with publicly disclosed, written laws
Anyone in authority or has involvement in the legal system is answerable to the same laws that any citizen is subject to
The ___________________
The rule of law
a penalty imposed on those who break the law, usually in the form of a fine or punishment
sanction
the absence of laws and government; Greek word for ‘without a ruler’
anarchy
rule by a single ruler holding absolute power in a state
tyranny
