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Classifications of Law - INI

Laws can be classified according to various criteria. The tripartite classification of public law, private law, and social law forms the foundation of legal systems, while the distinction between written and unwritten law relates to sources of law. Additionally, classifications such as general law vs. special law, and mandatory vs. discretionary provisions are important for understanding the application and effect of laws. Understanding these classifications enables systematic comprehension of complex legal systems.

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[item.public-law]
code=01
slug=public-law
name=Public Law
description=Law governing relationships between the state/public bodies and individuals, or among state organs.
examples=["Constitutional Law","Administrative Law","Criminal Law","Civil Procedure Law","Criminal Procedure Law","Public International Law"]

[item.private-law]
code=02
slug=private-law
name=Private Law
description=Law governing relationships between equal parties.
examples=["Civil Law","Commercial Law","Company Law","Private International Law"]

[item.social-law]
code=03
slug=social-law
name=Social Law
description=A third legal domain developed as an intermediate area between public and private law.
examples=["Labor Law","Social Security Law","Economic Law","Environmental Law","Consumer Protection Law"]

[item.written-law]
code=04
slug=written-law
name=Written Law
description=Law codified in written form.
examples=["Constitution","Statutes","Cabinet Orders","Regulations","Ordinances","Treaties"]

[item.unwritten-law]
code=05
slug=unwritten-law
name=Unwritten Law
description=Law not codified in written form but having similar effect to written law.
examples=["Customary Law","Principles of Reason","Case Law"]

[item.general-law]
code=06
slug=general-law
name=General Law
description=Basic law applicable in all situations.
examples=["Civil Code","Criminal Code"]

[item.special-law]
code=07
slug=special-law
name=Special Law
description=Law applicable only in specific situations.
examples=["Labor Standards Act","Road Traffic Act","Consumer Contract Act"]

[item.mandatory-provision]
code=08
slug=mandatory-provision
name=Mandatory Provision
description=Legal provisions that cannot be altered by the parties' will.
examples=["Criminal Law","Provisions on Public Order and Morals"]

[item.discretionary-provision]
code=09
slug=discretionary-provision
name=Discretionary Provision
description=Legal provisions that can be altered by the parties' will.
examples=["Civil Code (many provisions on obligations)","Contract provisions"]

[item.domestic-law]
code=10
slug=domestic-law
name=Domestic Law
description=Law applicable within a single country.
examples=["Constitution","Statutes","Ordinances"]

[item.international-law]
code=11
slug=international-law
name=International Law
description=Law governing relationships among multiple countries.
examples=["Public International Law","Private International Law","Treaties","International Customary Law"]

[item.substantive-law]
code=12
slug=substantive-law
name=Substantive Law
description=Law defining the content of rights and obligations.
examples=["Civil Law","Commercial Law","Criminal Law"]

[item.procedural-law]
code=13
slug=procedural-law
name=Procedural Law
description=Law defining procedures for realizing rights and obligations.
examples=["Civil Procedure Law","Criminal Procedure Law","Administrative Procedure Law"]