In the sphere of criminal law I entertain no doubt that there remains in the Courts of Law a residual power to enforce the supreme and fundamental purpose of the law, to conserve not only the safety and order but also the moral welfare of the State”.

“In the sphere of criminal law I entertain no doubt that there remains in the Courts of Law a residual power to enforce the supreme and fundamental purpose of the law, to conserve not only the safety and order but also the moral welfare of the State”. Shaw v DPP [1961] UKHL 1.
Critically assess the above statement, considering the relationship between criminal law and morality.
6 posts (200 word each)
1st: Criminal law and Morality (Include shaw v dpp case)
2nd: Hart and Devlin Controversy
3rd: Natural law and legal positivism
4th: Any case law regarding criminal law and morality
5th: Your choice
6th:Summary

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