Chapter 9 Justice and the Law November 2005 Xiao Huiyun COURT SERVICE
Chapter 9 Justice and the Law November, 2005 Xiao Huiyun
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A1 ntroduction- Basic principles of*米米 English law What are the basic principles of english Law? Explain“ The rule of law”. What is the law that is higher than man-made law? What are the criteria? a What kind of orders are soldiers expected to disobey? Give examples Should the pilot who bombarded the chinese Embassy in Yugoslavia be punished for the atrocity Why or why not?
A 1 Introduction – Basic Principles of *** English Law ◼ What are the basic principles of English Law? ◼ Explain “The Rule of Law”. ◼ What is the Law that is higher than man-made law? What are the criteria? ◼ What kind of orders are soldiers expected to disobey? Give examples. ◼ Should the pilot who bombarded the Chinese Embassy in Yugoslavia be punished for the atrocity? Why or why not?
A 1 Introduction- Basic Principles of English law The rule of law, natural law and natural Justice The rule of Law is an aspect of the British Constitution It involves: The rights of individuals are determined by legal rules and not the arbitrary behaviour of authorities there can be no punishment unless a court decides there has been a breach of law Everyone, regardless of your position in society, is subject to the law
A 1 Introduction – Basic Principles of English Law ◼ The Rule of Law, Natural Law and Natural Justice ◼ The Rule of Law is an aspect of the British Constitution. ◼ It involves: ◼ The rights of individuals are determined by legal rules and not the arbitrary behaviour of authorities. ◼ There can be no punishment unless a court decides there has been a breach of law. ◼ Everyone, regardless of your position in society, is subject to the law