Understanding What Law Is

By Ramad Yurizal Riski

12 Sep 2024 07:49 WIB 12 September 2024 07:49 WIB 6 minutes reading time: 6 minutes 76 read

Law has quite diverse meanings, in terms of types, aspects and scope that are very broad in scope. Most legal experts argue that it is difficult to give a defe...

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Table of Contents

Understanding and Basic Concepts of Law
Purpose of Law
Understanding and Utilizing the Legal System
Conclusion
Bibliography

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Section 2/3: Purpose of Law

Purpose of Law

The purpose of law is basically to control human behavior, but over time the purpose of law has developed not only to control human behavior but also to create order in society. By establishing rules and norms, law helps maintain order and security, so that society can function well without detrimental conflicts. Law protects the rights and freedoms of individuals, ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and equally. In addition, law also acts as a guide to behavior, helping society understand what is considered appropriate and inappropriate action.

Then there is a theory in law called the Triad Theory (Trinity) put forward by Gustav Radbruch, there are three objectives of the existence of law, namely:[5]

Legal Certainty (legal certainty);
Legal Justice (Justice); and
Legal Utility (Utility)

From the three objectives expressed by Gustav Radbruch, we can understand something that law must provide from its existence. The existence of a law must be clear and understandable to the people who are subject to it. Legal certainty aims to realize justice and equality before the law without discrimination against all individuals.

The legal justice referred to is also a principle or concept that refers to balance, equality, and fair treatment for all individuals in the legal system so that social jealousy does not occur among members of society. Meanwhile, the resulting legal product must refer to the usefulness and effectiveness of the law in achieving social goals and public welfare. Law must be useful in regulating society and creating good conditions for all humans in society.