by Law
The law is described as the set of rules and regulation, created by the government to govern the whole society. The law is universally accepted, recognized and enforced. It is created with the purpose of maintaining social order, peace, justice in the society and to provide protection to the general public and safeguard their interest. It is made after considering ethical principles and moral values.
The law is made by the judicial system of the country. Every person in the country is bound to follow the law. It clearly defines what a person must or must not do. So, in the case of the breach of law may result in the punishment or penalty or sometimes both.
Ethics
Ethics are moral values and principles that govern the behaviour of an individual. Ethics help to choose what is right and wrong. It is a collection of fundamental concepts and principles of an ideal human character. The principles help us in making decisions regarding, what is right or wrong. It informs us about how to act in a particular situation and make a judgment to make better choices for ourselves. Ethics are the code of conduct agreed and adopted by the people. It sets a standard of how a person should live and interact with other people.
Types:
- Normative ethics
- Personal ethics
- Social ethics
- Professional ethics
| Ethics | Law | |
| Refers to morals and principles that control the behaviour of individuals in society. | Refers to a set of rules and regulation that govern behaviour in society and they enforced by authority | |
| Codes | Individuals are required to conform to them | Individuals are required to obey them |
| Governed By | Individual, Legal and Professional norms | Government |
| Violation | No penalties and punishment | Lead to penalties and punishment |
| Type | Tend to be non-written | Occur in a written document |
| Makers | Religious leaders, philosophers, and elders | Lawyers and legislature |
| Application | Universal and can be applied anywhere | Country, state and place of crime |
| Objective | Help people to choose what is right or wrong | Maintain social order and peace in the society |
| Binding | Do not have a binding thing | legal binding |
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