Sociology 2260A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Canada Act 1982, Napoleonic Code
13 Sep 2017
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Everyone is held equal under the law. Written body of general rules of conduct. Less advanced societies may have systems based on customs or traditions. As societies progress and become more complex so do laws. The disciplines of law and sociology are distinct. After wwii the interest int he study of law by sociologists increased. Di culties in interaction between the two disciplines. Interested in the functions of law and what its doing. Professional culture is very di erent (sociologists/criminology vs lawyers and judges) Procedural: what happens now that people have broken the law. Public: concerned with structure of government (concern the general public) Private: both substantive and procedural rules between individuals (ex. tort) True law appears through a judge"s ability to nd and declare custom through law in speci c cases. Must be pretty sure that you"re guilty. If you"re ned the money goes to the state.
