09/12/2021
Am the former candidate of fr. Saturlino ohure memorial secondary School in 2019. - 2020
I have idea in C.R.E
Approaches to Law, Order and Justice
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the topic you should be able to:
a Define the terms ‘law’ ‘order’ and ‘justice’
b Describe the traditional African practices that promote law, order and justice.
c Explain the Biblical teaching on law, order and justice.
d Identify and evaluate the need for law, order and justice in the society.
e Explain the rights and duties of citizens.
f Explain the causes and remedies of social disorder.
g Evaluate the role of Christians in the transformation of the society.
h Discuss church-state relationship.
Lesson One: Definition of Terms
Learning outcomes. By the end of the lesson you should be able to: -
1. Define the following terms law, order and justice
2. State the types of law
3. State the types of statutory laws
Introduction
- Law, order, justice are essential for the survival of any society.
- Following laws leads to order and justice lack of following leads to disorder and injustice laws of Kenya are laid down in the constitution.
A. Law
Established rules by an authority to regulate human behaviour in the community Schools laws, religious laws, factory laws, hospital laws etc. laws differ from society to society.
Laws are dynamic. Laws cover all aspects of life.
B. Order
Condition brought about by obedience to set rules or laws. Order leads to peaceful co – existence in the society.
Where there is order, things are done systematically. The opposite of order is disorder.
Types of laws
1. Non – legal laws – no court action e.g. school rules
2. Customary traditional laws – based on culture, social traditions.
They have to agree with state laws.
They are respected by state.
3. Statutory laws / legal laws – laws made by local council or national government and citizens are expected to obey them.
Types of statutory laws
a) Civil laws – made by parliamen