This dimension groups statutes by the legal system under which they were enacted. Wikipedia notes that statutes are distinguished "from court law and unwritten law (also known as common law)," a distinction that plays out differently in different legal traditions. Browsing this way collects every statute enacted within the same legal tradition.
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Defining CharacteristicEnvironmental laws are laws that protect the environment, encompassing treaties, statutes, regulations, conventions, and policies designed to manage the impact of human activities on ecosystems and natural resources. 1 Legal System
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Environmental laws are laws that protect the environment. The term "environmental law" encompasses treaties, statutes, regulations, conventions, and policies designed to protect the natural environment and manage the impact of human activities on ecosystems and natural resources, such as forests, minerals, or fisheries.
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