There are many functions and purposes of law in our society.
Four principal purposes and functions are :
- establishing standards
- maintaining order
- resolving disputes and
- protecting liberties and rights.
There are four different types of laws for protection:
- criminal
- civil
- common
- statute.
The laws serve as a norm of conduct for the people living in the society.The law is important because it acts as a guideline as to what is accepted in society.Without the law,there would be conflicts between social groups and communities.