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