Relationship Between Laws and Morals and Its Importance (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards

Individual value systems based on beliefs about right & wrong

Breakdown (morality holds communities together)

Society with diverse cultures, races, religions, etc.

Conflicting moral views can each be worthy of respect

Only one correct moral answer to any question

State sanctions, punishments or remedies

Social condemnation (not organised enforcement)

By formal institutions (Parliament & courts)

Laws and morals should be kept strictly separate

Law should only prevent harm to others, not enforce morality