Law + Morality - Rule of law

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Nature law theory

It argues that law and morality are closely lined

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Legal povitism

Law and morality are separate concepts

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Moralism + person

Devlin - Homosexual acts are a threat so the law should continue to intervene

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Libertarianism + person

Hart - Homosexual acts were a private matter so the law had no business interfering

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Rule of law

Law applies equally to everyone and no one is above the law

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Professor diceys three features on rule of law

No punishment without the law

No one above law

Judicial decisions protect rights of citizens

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Key points form the rule of law in Modern Britain (Constitutional reform act 2005)

Law should apply to all

Must protect human rights

Law must be accessible and fair to all which allows for predictability and certainty

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Shaw vs DPP

Ran a prostituation service

Found guilty - Moralistic approach

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R v Brown

Men engaged in sadomasochism

Found guilty