ADMS 2610 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Code Of Law, Unus The Untouchable, Sunday Shopping
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Chapter 1 the law and the legal system. A series of rules that govern the relationships between individuals, rules that govern the state (country), and rules that govern the relationships of businesses and other associations that exist in society. By-laws - a regulation made by a local authority; an ordinance. Legislation - the act of making or enacting laws. Province gives authority to the municipal government to create legislation. As societies and cultures change, their values and morals change. Law should be looked upon as a running stream, carrying society"s hopes, and reflecting all its values. chief justice bora laskin. Right are things we can do with impunity. Others have a duty not to interfere with our rights i. e. freedom of speech. Privilege we earn a privilege under certain circumstances and if improperly exercised it can be taken away by the state i. e. driver"s licence. Due to social pressure or the state"s desire for funds.