Law A-Level
Positivism
What Positivism means in Law A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Positivism
The legal theory that law and morality are separate, and a law is valid if made by the recognised authority.
Topics that use Positivism
- The nature, purpose of and liability in law (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Positivism in the exam
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