Difference between Law and ethics

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