Rules of Laws
What are the principles?
Principle 1: Accountability of the laws (transparency of institutions) Principle 2: Decisions based on the law (consistent application) Principle 3: Fair procedures (enforcement of the law) Principle 4: Consistent application (transparency of institutions)
What are the two main distinctions of law?
Criminal Law and Civil Law
Who is Albert Dicey?
He is an author who enforced the Rule of Law
When was it published?
In the year 1885
What is his book called?
Introduction of the Study of the Law of the Constitution
What is the rule of law?
It primarily refers to the influence and authority of law within society, particularly as a constrain upon behavior, including behaviors between government officials. - No one is above the law - Everyone must follow the law - The law applies to everyone - We are a country of laws, not men
When was the Rule of law (Magna Carta) signed?
It was signed in 1215
Who signed the Magna Carta?
King John
What is law?
Law is the set of rules that we are governed by. It is the body of rules of conduct of binding legal force, enforced by controlling authority
What are his three meanings?
Supremacy of Law Equality before the law Predominance of legal spirit
Why is the Rule of Law important?
The Rule of Law is important because it protects us from tyranny (corrupt government) and is the foundation of liberty
How did the concept protect the judicial system?
The concept is a protection to the judicial system because everyone has the privilege to being equal in status, rights and opportunities
How did the concept threaten the judicial system?
The concept is a threat because the people can be superior to all others that are high in authority, power, or status and the judicial system can be overruled by a great number of people (country).
What did King john have to do after signing the document?
The king had to follow the laws
Where did the rule of law originate?
The rule of law was first found in the Magna Carta
How many principles are in the rule of law?
There are four principles
What do we need laws for?
We need laws for: Public order Protecting individual freedoms Regulating relationships Setting standards Providing solutions for legal problems
