Law and Order Key Vocab and Concepts

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Three concepts for an orderly society:

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Customs, Rules and Laws

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Principle of The Rule of Law

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Everyone is subject to the law.

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Age for criminal charges in NZ?

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14

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The Romans are credited with the first use of:

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Lawyers

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Statute definition?

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A written law in operation.

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Customs are...

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A usual practice that a group of people follow.

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Justice is...

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Is about fairness.

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Actus Reus is the criminal component of an action.

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Criminal component of an action.

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Laws in New Zealand are passed by:

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Parliament

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Judges may create law in their decisions known as

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Common Law