Law: The Rule Of Law In Canada

The Rule of Law is a three part principle that states people are obligated to have laws applied and enforced fairly in all situations, with exceptions to contradicting situations that are in accordance to the law. In sum, the Rule of Law successfully attempts to portray the fact that no one is above the law. The Rule of Law is very widely known both in Canada and internationally for one main reason, it is extremely important for the safety of people. It is significant because it is a simple, not complex law that prevents illegal use of authority on a person, thus protecting them. From the moment humans are born they are constantly subconsciously aware of the need to survive by protecting one’s self, whether they were in the cavemen era or the 21st generation. Therefore, the rule-of-law idea that people with freedom are ruled by law and not man is naturally important to people because it provides them with external protection

However, this can be bypassed if a person is using another law that applies to the situation and provides the power to do so. Without this part of the law, just like how it was in the old times, the strongest would rise and take control of those under them and do as they please merely due to the fact that no one would want to retaliate against them. This part of the rule of law protects people from having to be part of the receiving end of that situation, that is why the third part of the Rule of Law along with the first and second are extremely essential in maintaining a peaceful society and protecting the people within