Evaluation of Law and Morality (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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In R v Brown (1993), what did Lord Templeman say about sadomasochistic practices?
In R v Brown (1993), what did Lord Templeman say about sadomasochistic practices?
Pleasure from inflicting pain is evil
What did Shaw v DPP (1961) say about the law's fundamental purpose?
What did Shaw v DPP (1961) say about the law's fundamental purpose?
To conserve moral welfare of the state
What principle did R v Dudley and Stephens (1884) establish about law and morality?
What principle did R v Dudley and Stephens (1884) establish about law and morality?
They're distinct but not separate
Why do pluralist societies struggle with law reflecting moral values?
Why do pluralist societies struggle with law reflecting moral values?
People have widely different moral beliefs
Which Act was passed via Private Members' Bill to decriminalise homosexual acts?
Which Act was passed via Private Members' Bill to decriminalise homosexual acts?
Sexual Offences Act 1967
What did Devlin argue society needs to maintain social cohesion?
What did Devlin argue society needs to maintain social cohesion?
Common morality enforced by law
What did Hart say law should only prohibit?
What did Hart say law should only prohibit?
Conduct that causes harm to others
How many principles did Fuller say law's 'inner morality' consists of?
How many principles did Fuller say law's 'inner morality' consists of?
Eight principles
What do natural law theorists believe about unjust laws?
What do natural law theorists believe about unjust laws?
They are not truly law at all
What problem arises when law enforces moral standards many people reject?
What problem arises when law enforces moral standards many people reject?
It may bring law itself into disrepute