Which statement best reflects the positivist approach to the validity of law?
Correct answer: D. A law is valid when recognised through social or institutional facts
- A. A law is valid only when it produces equal results
- B. A law is valid only when judges consider it morally sound
- C. A law is valid only when it follows religious principles
- D. A law is valid when recognised through social or institutional facts
Explanation
Legal positivism separates the existence or validity of law from its moral merit. A rule may therefore be legally valid even if it is considered unjust, provided it satisfies the relevant social sources of law.
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