They have a sense of moral obligation, because they are reasonable and relevant and also because of the sanctions involved.
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Name an instance where morality has influenced the law
The siamese twin case where one was going to die if the judge didnt make a decision, this was down to his morality
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What is Morality?
Peoples sense of shame and guilt when doing an action
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Why is it unlikely Law will provide justice in every case?
There are many different definitions of justice.
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Name an instance where injustice has been served
Mr Berriman the railway worker who was killed while doing maintenance work and no compensation was given because he wasn't actively working
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What types of Civil Law are there?
Law of Tort, Contract Law, Human Rights, Family Law, Employment Law, Company Law.
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What is Tort?
Where someone owes a legal responsibility with someone but that is broken.
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What is a contract?
Where an agreement is made and both parties have invested something into it such as the tour operator providing the holiday while the family pay for the holiday
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What is the difference between civil and criminal law
Civil law upholds the rights of the individual whereas criminal law is focused on maintaining law and order.
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What service is responsible for starting a criminal case
Crown Prosecution Service
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Who starts a civil case?
The party or individual
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Card 2
Front
Why are rules obeyed?
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They have a sense of moral obligation, because they are reasonable and relevant and also because of the sanctions involved.
Card 3
Front
Name an instance where morality has influenced the law
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Card 4
Front
What is Morality?
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Card 5
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Why is it unlikely Law will provide justice in every case?
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