Types of Laws
Those who are familiar with Law, know that there are many different types of laws. Some of these include: Common Law, Space Law, Environmental Law, and Formalism. These are all important types of laws that we use in our day-to-day lives. They are used to solve a variety of problems. They also help to make the world a better place.
Formalism vs legal realism
Historically, there is a debate over formalism vs legal realism. While both rely on similar principles, there are differences as well. Formalism is a legal framework that requires judges to follow specific laws. Similarly, legal realism is a theory that reorients courts to the real world.
Formalism arose during the late 18th century and is closely linked to the interests of the judiciary. It was also a response to the growth of the bureaucratic state. The most important feature of the formalist system was the separation of the law and the politics. It also emphasized the empirical approach to case studies.
Environmental law
Various forms of environmental law are embodied in decisions of national and international courts. Some of these laws are statutory while others are reflected in arbitrated decisions. The most common forms of environmental law are “command and control” laws, aimed at identifying and prohibiting activities that do not meet certain requirements.
Environmental laws are designed to reduce health risks and mitigate the cost of future costs. They are generally developed in response to changing scientific understandings.
Some of the most significant environmental laws include the Clean Air Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). These laws regulate the emission of air pollutants. The Clean Air Act protects the air in the United States, while CERCLA provides funding for cleanup of polluted areas.
Space law
Currently, the most important legal instruments governing space are international treaties. The United States, for example, has signed five space-related treaties. These include the Liability Convention, the Moon Agreement, the Registration Convention, the Outer Space Treaty, and the Return and Rescue Agreement.
However, many states are not parties to all these treaties. In addition, many of these treaties are now more than 30 years old. These legal instruments are not necessarily updated to address the changing nature of space development. In some cases, they are simply left to states’ interpretation. This lack of cooperation hinders the development of commercial space activities.
Common law
Originally, the term “common law” was used as a distinction from “civil law,” which was derived from Roman law. However, the two traditions have different foundational principles.
Before the 17th century, local customs and law were varied by each locality. These customs were administered by the Lord Chancellor in the courts of chancery. The pre-Norman system of local law was replaced by the common law system.
Since the middle of the 18th century, common law has been further developed and adapted to new trends. Many commercial parties choose a common law jurisdiction to simplify their contractual relations.