| No. |
Law |
Ethics |
| 1 |
Formal, written document |
Unwritten principles |
| 2 |
Interpreted by courts |
Interpreted by each individual |
| 3 |
Established by legislatures |
Presented by philosphers, religious, professional groups |
| 4 |
Applicable to everyone |
Personal choice |
| 5 |
Priority decided by court |
Priority determined by individual |
| 6 |
Court makes final decision |
No external decision maker |
| 7 |
Enforceable by police and courts |
Limited enforcement |
