What do those who believe in the natural law theory have to say about this?

Question

"suppose an act... be prohibited by thr sovereign under the penalty of death: if I commit this act, and i object to the sentence, that is contrary to the law (or contrary to the moral law)... the court will demonstrate the inconclusiveness of my reasoning, by hanging me up" (Mark Murphy Philosophy of law, page 19-21

what does this really mean?

Answer 1

well, obviously nothing.... because no one answered your question.

i am assuming they would be against....