Basic principles The rule of law-mm-everybody is subject to the law ----laws must not be arbitrary -a person is innocent until proven guilty Natural law -a law is higher than a man- made law Natural justice----reflection of the prevailing moral view of the society A Century of LawmakingBasic principles ◼ The rule of law----everybody is subject to the law ----laws must not be arbitrary ----a person is innocent until proven guilty ◼ Natural law ----a law is higher than a man-made law ◼ Natural justice----reflection of the prevailing moral view of the society