The rule of law

in Steem4Nigeria5 months ago

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Hello friends today is another beautiful day to write in this community once again, and today I want to talk on a topic, which relates to all of us as citizens of a country. So let's get started,

Rule of law

Law can be defined as some rules set by people in higher authority to guide the citizens of his or her country. Every country has its own law.

Definition of rule of law

The rule of law can be defined as how high the law is above any person or situation in a country. The person who made the rule of law become popular is by name A.V DICEY .

Benefits of the rule of law

It checks the bad behavior of the people incharge.It protects the rights of citizensIt brings equality and equityIt brings about fair judiciaryIt brings stability in governmentIt brings out the best efficiency in governmentIt is supreme and is respected by all people

N/B: Equity is a system where everybody is treated justly

Offences which are punishable before the law

MurderBurglaryTreason .Child labourTheftArmed robberyMoney launderingPejury; This is the act of lying in the court of lawEmbezzlement of fundsExamination malpractice

Punishments for breaking the law

Detention: Is the act of keeping someone in a police station or prison for some time.

Imprisonment: This is the act of putting an offender in prison for months, years or till they die.

Loss of rights: The rights of a law breaker can be taken if found guilty of an offense

Repatriation: This is the sending of a person back to his country after committing a crime in another country

State of emergency: This is the dissolution of the democratic structure ina state and imposing an ad hoc emergency government due to break down of law and other.

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