Questions and Answers on the Core of Law

A legal norm is a rule indicating what people and organizations ought to do. It is a norm within the law, not a moral norm, although there can be overlap.

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A legal norm is part of the legal system and is enforceable by law, whereas a moral norm is based on societal values and is not legally enforceable.

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A law is general, applying broadly to people and locations, and it is created by an authorized body, such as the government or a formal legislator.

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It begins with a proposal from a minister, state secretary, or a member of the Tweede Kamer (House of Representatives). The Eerste Kamer (Senate) members cannot initiate proposals.

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Regulations, directives, and decisions.

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Regulations have general application, are binding in all their parts, and are directly applicable in all member states.

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Directives are binding as to the result to be achieved but leave the choice of form and methods to the national authorities.

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It is the practice where a new rule formulated by a judge to resolve a specific case is adopted in similar future cases, giving the rule general applicability.

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