STRUCTURE OF A LEGAL SYSTEM
What rules are law?
LEGAL SYSTEM
PRIMARY RULES SECONDARY RULES
Rules of
recognition
Rules of
change
Rules of
Adjudication
Rights and
obligations
How to judge disputes about:-
. What are the facts?
. What is the relevant law?
. How does law apply to facts?
. What orders should be made?
Rules about how primary rules
become law and can be changed
A system of law is usually established by a Constitution.
Figure 1.1 The Structure of a Legal System