Law and Society (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What do legal realists argue about judicial decision-making?
What do legal realists argue about judicial decision-making?
It is subjective & influenced by human factors
According to left realism, what is the primary cause of criminal behaviour?
According to left realism, what is the primary cause of criminal behaviour?
Inequality in society
What approach does left realism advocate for addressing crime?
What approach does left realism advocate for addressing crime?
Community-based interventions
What does right realism emphasise regarding criminal behaviour?
What does right realism emphasise regarding criminal behaviour?
Individual responsibility
What measures does right realism advocate to reduce crime?
What measures does right realism advocate to reduce crime?
Tough enforcement & stricter sentencing
Which theorist's work significantly influenced right realist thinking?
Which theorist's work significantly influenced right realist thinking?
Charles Murray
What do realists argue about precedents and statutes in determining legal outcomes?
What do realists argue about precedents and statutes in determining legal outcomes?
They are insufficient alone
How do realists suggest judges actually make decisions?
How do realists suggest judges actually make decisions?
By starting with desired outcome & working back
What did Lord Reid say about judges making law?
What did Lord Reid say about judges making law?
We do not believe in fairy tales anymore
Which theory is left realism strongly connected to?
Which theory is left realism strongly connected to?
Marxist theory