• Should Morality Be Included as an Essential Part of Law?

     

    Essays1 Law

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Published: 01.12.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Should Morality Be Included as an Essential Part of Law? ', 1.
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Should morality be included as an essential part of law? At what point to do we draw the line between what is legally morally acceptable and what is not? The moral views of a society should be incorporated into the laws of society to a degree that represents the best interest of the people. It is far fetched to say that we should remove entirely moral views from our legal system, while on the other side of the spectrum it wouldn't seem right to say that we should base our legal system solely upon our moral feelings. As a society we must focus upon the safety of the citizens, regardless of the basis of the laws needed to do so. It is also essential to recognize and understand the already existing situation, and social climate.
In every society it is essential that focus is put upon the safety and protection of the citizens. …

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