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Law is a system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior, with its precise definition a matter of longstanding debate. It has been variously described as a science and the art of justice. State-enforced laws can be made by a group legislature or by a single legislator, resulting in statutes; by the executive through decrees and regulations; or established by judges through precedent, usually in common law jurisdictions. Private individuals may create legally binding contracts, including arbitration agreements that adopt alternative ways of resolving disputes to standard court litigation. The creation of laws themselves may be influenced by a constitution, written or tacit, and the rights encoded therein. The law shapes politics, economics, history and society in various ways and serves as a mediator of relations between people.
Legal systems vary between countries, with their differences analysed in comparative law. In civil law jurisdictions, a legislature or other central body codifies and consolidates the law. In common law systems, judges make binding case law through precedent, although on occasion this may be overturned by a higher court or the legislature. Historically, religious law influenced secular matters, and is still used in some religious communities. Sharia law based on Islamic principles is used as the primary legal system in several countries, including Iran and Saudi Arabia.Law's scope can be divided into two domains. Public law concerns government and society, including constitutional law, administrative law, and criminal law. Private law deals with legal disputes between individuals and/or organisations in areas such as contracts, property, torts/delicts and commercial law. This distinction is stronger in civil law countries, particularly those with a separate system of administrative courts; by contrast, the public-private law divide is less pronounced in common law jurisdictions.Law provides a source of scholarly inquiry into legal history, philosophy, economic analysis and sociology. Law also raises important and complex issues concerning equality, fairness, and justice.

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  1. Tebege

    Location of bathtub legal?

    Hi, I am trying to help my mother in law by renovating her bathroom for her as it was in quite a sad state. The bathroom is a very poor attempt at a bedroom to bathroom convertion. So bad that it still had carpet over the whole floor, the area around the bathtub has no waterproofing what so...
  2. P

    Showroom isn't paying

    Hi everyone, I have been working for myself for around 2 years now and I have started doing work for bathroom shower in Glasgow. It worked great at the start they supply materials and customer and I supply trades with an invoice sent on completion. It's gotten to the point where he owes me for 3...
  3. N

    Is this legal? Not sure about cables.

    Hello all. Many apologies for bothering you with this, I know everyone is rushed off their feet and sick of shortages, price increases etc.....! Any advice would be most welcome...... So, these are the pictures from the boiler 'installation'. I am not a sparky, but wires hanging down in a...
  4. A

    USA Is it legal for neighbour to add 5 extra WC s

    HMO house wanting 5 extra WC s all to come across my property is this legal for them to do also 5 ensuites
  5. J

    Source for online legal info (for trades)

    Afternoon All, I have just been removed from a job via email. Everything was going fine etc etc They have alternative contractors in and I have not been given a chance to rectify anything. They have refused to pay my invoice. Can anyone recommend some links to some online resources? Preferably...
  6. B

    Carpet damage - customer pulling a fast one but are us tradeppl over a barrel?

    Well, this is a new one on me. Has anyone got any thoughts on the following? I completed a bathroom job and invoiced for the last portion of labour earlier this week. They had expressed how delighted they were with the finished article and that it was a lovely job. Fast forward to a my first...
  7. I

    Gas Meter attached to two pliable connectors - is it legal?

    A domestic Gas Standard pre-payment Meter was exchanged for a Gas Smart Meter (SM) and then connected back to the pre-existing pliable/semi-rigid/anaconda connectors. I believe this is illegal and breaks laws and regulations when this was done on 30 March 2017. But my Utility company who had the...
  8. giznorm

    Soil pipe and rainwater - is this set up legal?

    Hello everyone, I could do with some opinions on the drainage set up at a house I am buying and would really appreciate your advice. I've been searching online for weeks but got conflicting information. I'm trying to see if the changes made to drainage are legal. The previous owner moved the...
  9. R

    Legal requirements for plumbing

    What are the legal requirements, if any, for carrying out self-employed general plumbing on people's property's in the U.K?
  10. Rob Foster

    Are DFE's still legal ?

    A property dealer friend has bought a raft of new rentals and asked me about DFE's We used to fit them years ago into heritage fireplaces in Bath. I dont think they are suitable for rented properties and have told him to take them out. While he is there I told him to get rid of gas in the...
  11. W

    Legal gas works without being GS

    I have small discussion here : 1/4" bsp roughly gas pipe plug? - Page 2 - Off Topic - Pigeon Watch Forums Is is true? Why are we registered for then?
  12. W

    Legal Minimum Wage for a Lvl 2 NVQ Qualified Plumber?

    Hey, I wasn't sure where to post this so sorry If this isn't right. But basically I've just finished and passed my Level 2 NVQ Plumbing Course and my Unvented Systems Course. I've been working for the company for 1 year and 7 months. I'm due a pay rise but not until next month, I was just...
  13. quality

    Legal exspense

    This cover on top of your insurance is very similar To PPI I have been through the claims thing which my old posts will suggest Insurance is insurance. God I have got to control my anger. Trying to renew an insurance policy has been very - lets say awkward joint I would love to know who...
  14. T

    Legal pump on mains?

    I live in a block of flats. We have excellent (turn the taps on and stand back excellent!) cold mains direct into each property, no tanks in lofts etc. The hot is supplied via a copper immersion cylinder in each flat - the pressure being from a small header tank atop the hot tank. Hot pressure...
  15. Best

    Is it legal to disconnect gas bayonet?

    Can someone not gas qualified legally turn the gas valve off that solely does a gas cooker range and disconnect at bayonet valve (all brand new) for range to be pulled out for new floor covering to be put down? Or does bayonet fittings require gas safe person to touch them? It is for a friend...
  16. cr0ft

    Advice Appreciated - Considering Legal Action

    Hi all, Bit heavy for a Friday night but here goes... Around 6 months ago we acquired a customer through Checkatrade. Very large heating system, house is about 300 square metres area per floor. Ground floor is a mix of suspended floorboards (25%) and thick concrete screed (75%). The...
  17. E

    Legal issues around PRVs

    Hello, I'm aware that people here may not be able to give definite answers as they're not lawyers but I would appreciate it if anybody is able to point me in the right direction. I've recently bought a house which has a fairly new combi boiler. When it was installed, the pressure relief pipe...
  18. P

    Is this legal? - Non payment of travel pay

    I currently work for a local, medium sized plumbing firm. I have been working on a site for them for 16 months, doing four hours of travel every weekday. For 15 months the company has been paying me my travel pay. This month, due to the job running over and not making money (companies fault for...
  19. M

    Possible legal issue coming. Advice required.

    Over xmas i had a call from someone with no heating or hot water. It is somebody that i know but thats irrelevant. Anyway its a rental property and the customer had tried the proper route of calling the agent and the landlord but nobody was available due to it being xmas. So i went out and...
  20. B

    I want it all to be legal!!

    Hi guys, I bought some boilers from a guy who was selling them on ebay a few months back. I didn't go through ebay, just paid him via paypal and he hand delivered them. I just used the paypal receipt I got to put through my books as he didn't give me a receipt. Didnt really think much about it...
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