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Jackson6612 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Codification of laws

What does it mean when it is said 'laws have been codified'? Please tell me. Thanks.

Are there countries which have laws without codification?
  

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The laws are organized into a system. I'm sure all countries have them, though perhaps smaller & very primitive groups do not. , as in the structural safety of buildings (building code), health requirements for plumbing, ventilation, etc.

— Mister Micawber

  • The laws are organized into a system.
  • I'm sure all countries have them, though perhaps smaller & very primitive groups do not.
  • , as in the structural safety of buildings (building code), health requirements for plumbing, ventilation, etc.
  • (sanitary or health code), and the specifications for fire escapes or exits (fire code).
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The laws are organized into a system. I'm sure all countries have them, though perhaps smaller & very primitive groups do not.


Codify: ( tr ) to organize or
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Mister MicawberThe laws are organized into a system. I'm sure all countries have them, though perhaps smaller & very primitive groups do not.

Codify: ( tr ) to organize or collect together (laws, rules, procedures, etc) into a system or code

Code: any set of standards set forth and enforced by a local government agency for the protection of public safet
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My understanding is that the codification stands for when laws are properly phrased, punishments decribed for breaking them are outlined, and then properly enforced by the government etc.-- Theoretically, yes. No doubt the laws of North Korea and Somalia are codified, however.
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Mister Micawber No doubt the laws of North Korea and Somalia are codified, however.
Once again, thanks.

Yes, the countries you mentioned might have laws which have phrased and the punishmentst outlines, but the third part is missing - the implementation. At least, I'm sure that Somalia doesn't implement the laws. Would you call it codification? Please
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But if they aren't implementing 'phrased' laws, then how can we say it's codification. Please guide.
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I have guided. Please read:

Theoretically, yes. No doubt the laws of North Korea and Somalia are codified, however.
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Hi,

You might also want to examine the concept of common law, which is based on case law and precedent.

Have a look here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_law
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Thank you, Mr Micawber, Clive.

Clive, I will definitely read that article and will read this thread several times. I'm still confused about codification in Somalia when there is no or very 'little' implementation of the laws. Perhaps, re-reading the comments of Mr Micawber will make it clear to me.

Best regards

Jackson
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