Law is a very important aspect of our lives that establishes the principles of our daily activities. There is no right or wrong definition of law, however it can be defined in various ways, for example as a set of rules and regulations created by Parliament and enforced through institutions that play an important role in creating and maintaining social order and which regulate every aspect of our lives, another definition is provided by Sir John Salmond who defines law “as the set of principles recognized and applied by the State in the administration of justice”. In the United Kingdom, out of 40 major regions, England and Wales shares the same legal system which is the commonly known English legal system and which is the basis of common law, and is the same system used in most Commonwealth countries. Morality is what is right and wrong based on the values ​​or beliefs that govern the behavior of a community, and it is not fixed, meaning it can change over time time changes and generally morality has to do with beliefs and differs from country to country and individual to individual. The moral standards of a community are known to have a particular influence on the development of law, but law and morality overlap on important issues, but may differ on other issues. In England and Wales there has been a change from religious beliefs and the way the law has developed reveals this and an example of this is when abortion was legalized in 1967, yet some people still believe it is morally wrong but the law allows it, having said that there are differences between law and morality, in the way they develop and in the sanctions imposed. Morality cannot be changed intentionally but evolves slowly and according to... middle of paper... legal assistance if you cannot afford it, having witnesses for and against you treated equally and having the free assistance of an interpreter If you do not understand or speak the language used in court, and if any of these rights are violated, the trial may not be fair. The right to a fair trial also means that you are clear in your mind that you have access to the court without prejudice and discrimination. The right to a fair trial goes beyond whether matters are adequately dealt with in a court hearing, the whole legal procedure must be considered, taking into account whether a trial is fair or not, it may include ensuring that the appropriate procedures have been followed by the police at the investigation and prosecution stages and may also require that any decision-making process include an appeal phase. Works Cited jackline martin