Sociology of law

Victimology is the study of victimization, including the psychological effects on victims, the relationship between victims and offenders, the interactions between victims and the criminal justice system—that is, the police and courts, and corrections officials—and the connections between victims and other social groups and institutions, such as the media, businesses, and social movements.

sub-discipline of sociology or an interdisciplinary approach within legal studies

relationship between subjects of law

controversial judicial practice, particularly in the United States

legal philosophy, naturalistic approach to law

anthropological study of law with legal systems, courts and law enforcements

positive or descriptive theory of adjudication

social and behavioural norms and expectations in legal systems

high legal standard of proof, usually required for criminal conviction

form of leadership in which the authority of an organization or a ruling regime is largely tied to legal rationality, legal legitimacy and bureaucracy

French jurist (1908-2003)