TYPES OF LAW

Law is the body of official rules and regulations. Generally, we can find such rules and regulations in constitutions, legislation, judicial opinions etc. Law is a formal mechanism of social control. The court and police enforce this system of rules and punish people who break the law – do something illegal.

The main branches of law are:

Administrative law is a branch of law that deals with the creation and

operation of administrative agencies and the legal relationships between such agencies, other government bodies, and the public.

Civil law is a part of law that deals with private rights and remedies and disputes between individuals in such areas as contracts, property and family law.

Criminal law is a system of law that deals with crimes and punishment of criminals.

Tort law is a part of law that helps people to claim for compensation when someone hurts them or their property.

Employment / Labour law deals with relationships between workers, employers, trade unions and government bodies.

International law regulates relations between countries.

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We can find rules and regulations in books and magazines.