LS101 Lecture Notes - Liberal Democracy, Due Process, Statutory Law
15 Dec 2013
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Categorizing law: different legal systems and traditions, concept, type, function, etc. Law as an abstract term (v&n p. 8) (define abstract: a discretionary approach to assume what law is based on where and when we are living in) Informed by opinions about the principles of law. By max weber first sociologist, great student of the bureaucratic system. External pressure as coercive (define coercive, relating or using the threat of force) force. Enforcers are state officials: the last one especially distinguishes state law from other types of orders (e. g. religion, customs and conventions. Legal autonomy legitimacy of the law, you want the notion that law is not affected by politics: rule of law no one is above the law. Separation of powers the three branches of government (judicial, legislative, executive) may not infringe one another: due process guarantees a professional and swift process for the person subjected to the law.
