The legal system in England and Wales is shaped by morality- Discuss

Morality is what is deemed right and wrong within society. For example, one would face a moral backlash for robbing a local convenience store. However, the relationship between law and morality is not always consistent. For example, whilst it may be seen as morally justifiable for a homeless mother to steal a sandwich for her starving son, it is nevertheless a crime. Such divides between law and morality sometimes result in the law being unsatisfactory.
There is no 'Good Samaritan Act' or law within the UK. this means that there is no duty of care placed upon an ordinary citizen to help or save a completely unknown person from danger. This means that legally, there is no obligation on a person to save a baby who is drowning a puddle, no matter how easy it may be for them to intervene. Such an omission would undeniably be seen as immoral. It could be argued that such a divide between law and morality leaves the law in an unsatisfactory position. Furthermore, it could be argued that England and Wales are falling behind other countries, such as France and Australia, which adopt the 'Good Samaritan' duty of care.

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