Law Notes 1. Law: set of statutes and rules that individuals within a society are governed by and are compelled to follow Statute: law passed by government you must follow unlike a rule which you can’t be punished for 2. Jurisprudence: wisdom/knowledge/skill in law -- the science that deals with investigations of concepts‚ notions‚ and principles of legal thought. It enables us to explore origins of law and legal institutions. It also helps clarify the principles on which they were founded. It allows
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Situational Analysis on Children in Conflict with the Law and the Juvenile Justice System Atty. Sedfrey Candelaria; Atty. Aleli Domingo; Amanda Roselle Abrera; Geo Carbonell; Ma. Victoria Cardona and Tricia Oco Adhikain Para sa Karapatang Pambata (AKAP) of the Ateneo Human Rights Center‚ Ateneo Law School and United Nations Children’s Fund‚ 1998. E-mail: ahrc@acc.aiti.admu.edu.ph/ manila@unicef.org The Philippine Senate‚ through Resolution No. 109 dated July 20‚ 1990 ratified the Convention
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Role and Functions of Law LAW/421 November 3‚ 2014 Charles Hughes Role and Functions of Law “Law plays a significant role in the successful operation of business and society” (Bushman‚ 2007). Laws create order and allow a government to instruct citizens on what is acceptable behavior. These laws‚ better known as public laws‚ provide a clear set of rules for citizens to follow. What is Law? According to Melvin‚ law is defined as “a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by controlling
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Topic 2: Individual & the Law Rights and Responsibilities Nature of Individual Rights Rights are entitlements that people have by legal or moral authority. No one can take this right away from you. Development of Rights: Legal rights have been developed from several areas: 1. Natural law – Basically from God 2. Positivists - Basically argued that its made by parliament and authorities. 3. International Law - UN Type of rights: Civil and Political Rights – This is to protect people
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Constitutional Law Notes What is a Constitution? • Constitutional government is a government that as a Constitution which limits the powers of political authorities and is not susceptible to easy modification or abrogation • Constitution as Paramount Law o A law overriding all other laws (laws must comply with the Constitution or will be deemed invalid) Will not be able to be amended through an ordinary statute o Determines the power of each area of government (separation of powers) o
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presenting & examining a witness and presenting evidence to the court; must come prepared with correct understanding of court procedures (objections)‚ questions for direct examination/cross examination‚ and list of witnesses; must have opening and closing statements prepared. Roles:_____________________________________________ Defense Attorneys (DA): Responsible for defending Antigone by presenting & examining a witness/witnesses and presenting evidence to the court; must come prepared with correct
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Copyright Laws on Computer Programs and Cyberspace Tort Computer programs and cyber space usage has become a major part of our every day lives. Nearly everyone has to use a computer at some point‚ and for some it may be an all day every day affair. This being the case‚ every one should be aware of the laws and boundaries of cyber space usage‚ copyright infringement on shareware‚ freeware‚ and computer software programs. Most of the main legal issues that relate to cyberspace can be listed
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INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE OF LAY ADVENTISTS OF KIGALI (INILAK) FACULTY OF LAW CRIMINAL PROCEDURE WORK DISCUSSION ON THE FACTS AND LEGAL ISSUES IN S V MAKWANYANE 1995 (3) S.A.391 (CC) Prepared by: Hyacinthe H. Kigali‚ March 2011 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS CC : Criminal Court Http : Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Ibid : Ibidem Id : Idem S v : State Versus S.A. : South Africa ULK : Kigali Independent University WWW : World Wide Web TABLE OF CONTENTS
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experience Scientifically thorough Experimentation Very important when attempting to detect deception Greater importance on physical evidence * Reliability- irrefutable * We get fewer confessions (Charter of Rights and Freedoms changes) * We have newer scientific advances- amazing things are found through science Limitations of Physical Evidence Perception- Perspective and interpretation- young woman versus an old woman Challenges of effective investigations: * Obtain accurate
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CIVIL LAW GOLDEN NOTES 2011 UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS FACULTY OF CIVIL LAW MANILA Academic Year 2011‐2012 CIVIL LAW STUDENT COUNCIL Lester John A. Lomeda Wilfredo T. Bonilla‚ Jr. Raissa S. Saipudin Bernadette Faustine C. Balao Marc Mikhaele J. Santos Victor Lorenzo L. Villanuea President Vice‐President Secretary Treasurer Auditor Public Relations Officer TEAM: BAR‐OPS 2011 Diane Camilla R. Borja Carlo Artemus V
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