# Natural Law System

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RBXa7Zas4KaZjtUpwq0RHxv

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Universal Moral Law

**Alternative Labels:**

- Jus Naturale
- Law of Nature
- Natural Law Theory

## Definition

The Natural Law System is a legal philosophy asserting that laws are derived from a set of inherent moral principles and universal truths that govern human behavior, existing independently of human-made laws. It posits that these principles are discoverable through reason and are inherent to human nature, providing a basis for evaluating and guiding positive law.

## Examples

- Human Rights Charters often draw on principles from the Natural Law System, asserting rights that transcend national legal systems.
- The abolition of apartheid in South Africa was partly justified by appeals to the universal moral principles of the Natural Law System.

## Sub Class Of

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