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Which school of legal theory would argue that law can only be regarded as such when it is recognised by human-made authority?
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Legal Positivism holds that law is a set of rules and norms created by human authorities (sovereigns, legislators) and that its validity is not dependent on its moral content. Legal Positivists believe that law derives its authority from the recognition by established institutions rather than any inherent moral values.
Key Point: This question examines the principles of Legal Positivism, which emphasises the importance of human authority in the creation and validation of laws.
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