Sociology 2253A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Statutory Interpretation, Inquisitorial System
4 Oct 2018
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The publicly prescribed rules that we must follow, failing which we may suffer some adverse consequence. A reflection of common values of society. The process by which disputes are resolved. Detailed rules refining, applying or further describing broad statutory statements. Case 1 is decided, so now if this were to happen again, they would go back to case 1 and decide the other case accordingly, this is common law. Supreme law of the country, to which all other laws must conform. Very broad statements of general principle that are given concrete application by the courts. The constitution is very broad, and the courts are the ones who give it meaning. Federal government: can make laws that apply across the country, authorize to make laws respecting matters assigning to it by the constitution act. 1867: also technically responsible for government and territories. Municipal governments: laws only apply within the municipality (london government make laws in.
