Are there too many laws?

Answer 1

if statutory is regarded as "incomplete" system of law, then obviously we need more laws...that's why we have judicial precedents, and other binding treaties to suffice the lackings of the current system...also, as long as the world evolves, we will need more laws.

Answer 2

I agree wholeheartedly with frankturk50, However the main problem is not the number of laws it is the loopholes in them and badly thought out reactionist laws.
E.G. the Seat Belt law, What Police officer is going to stop a family in a car and demand that the height of an 8 year old is taken? That copper would probably be done for all sorts.
The Fireworks law, great except, 3 things the police have enough to deal with on a Friday night in summer, EHO are never around, Have you ever tried to locate where exactly a firework came from?
The Anti-terrorist Act, has so many loopholes that one case could last years cost millions and still end up with the case thrown out on a technicality when the court the defendant all know they are guilty, "compensation" paid to the "Innocent person" for infringement of their civil rights and then have to pay for them and there family on benefits.

Answer 3

I think we have too many laws, but don't know if anything can be done about it. When a lot of people decide to do the same stupid thing that may harm others or take from others, then a new law has to be created. Or, when there are many complainers because they just cannot accept change or something new, there is more regulation.

I don't think we will ever have a society where everyone is doing the right thing just because it is right. That would be the time we could eliminate laws.

Answer 4

A high percentage of the House of Commons and the House of Lords are lawyers or ex-lawyers. They appear narrow minded and stuck in their legalistic backgrounds and every time a problem arises they go for the easy option of passing a new law instead of tackling the root cause of the problem.

So, in answer to your question, yes there are way too many laws but while Parliament is so disproportionately biased towards the legal profession I can't see it improving.

Answer 5

One of the problems that most but not all laws arise out of need.I sometimes thought it a little unfair to say ignorance of the law is no excuse and think common sense should be applied.We all know its wrong to steal,but did you know it was against the law to shake a doormat in the street or leave a shop blind down at night?.the law really needs weeding out a bit.

Answer 6

I put this question to 'Our Tone' and this was his answer:............ "I think we ought to set up a 'think tank' to debate this question on our behalf and I assure you if they do come up with the answer that there ARE too many laws, Then I will Personally see to it that a NEW law is brought in to state that there are actually LESS laws than at first appears. That should put a stop to confusion as to how many laws there are!!!"

Answer 7

There are too many Stupid laws that need to be taken off the books.

Answer 8

yes to many laws

Answer 9

yes, maybe we should make a law about it?

Answer 10

Most of them aren't enforced. Lawyers find them and use them in court.