The Actions Of Abbot In Relation To The Legal Principles And Ethics

Question: Discuss about the Analyze The Actions of Abbot. Answer: The essay aims to analyze the actions of Abbot in relation to the legal principles and ethics. It can be said that every person who is a member of the society has an obligation which is ethical in nature to the society at large and other individuals of the society. The ethical theory that is to be used to assess the actions of Abbot is Rights and Duties The government has also formulated a set of legal principles which are codified and which are based on voluntary and unmodified ethics in order to ensure that peace and harmony is maintained in the society. It is the obligation of the people to comply with such ethical legal principles. As opined by [1] it can be said that the ethical theory of Rights and Duties focuses on ensuring that people perform their duties and protect the rights of others. It can be said that the right and the duties imposed upon individuals are often absolute[2]. Thus it can be stated that only in very rare circumstances the rights and duties as granted to individuals can be taken away or compromised. Thus after analyzing the facts of the case in relation to the principles of the ethical theory of Rights and Duties it can be said that the act of staling meat from the grocery store of Ms Costello cannot be justified. It can be stated that Abbot has the duty to comply with legal principles and respect and protect the social right of Ms Costello. Although, Abbot comes from a poor family and has to make contribute to familys income and has to fund his higher studies. However, indulging in an activity of stealing cannot be justified by poverty. It can be said that it is the ethical responsibility of an individual to not deprive any other person of his own property. The basic act of stealing is inherently unethical[3]. There were other options available to Abbot such as approaching the government for financial aids or discounts. Further it is to be stated that the act of justifying the theft as a matter of right is also unethical as it promotes anarchism and is opposed to the ethical th eory of rights and duties Further it is to be stated that the act of stealing is not only inherently unethical but also illegal. Thelaw under no circumstances provides an individual the right to steal. According to section 657.2 of the Canadian Criminal Code it can be stated that when an accused is charged with the possession of another persons property, it can be said that such person is guilty of theft[4]. Specially in relation to shoplifting, it can be said that the primary constituents of theft is taking possession of items from a shop without paying for the same. Thus by assessing the legal as well as ethical principles of theft and applying the same to the facts of the case it can be said that Abbots act of stealing is inherently unethical and illegal as it hampers the right of Ms. Costelo. References: Campbell, Tom D.The legal theory of ethical positivism. Routledge, 2016. Dan-Cohen, Meir.Rights, persons, and organizations: A legal theory for bureaucratic society and law. Vol. 26. Quid Pro Books, 2016. 'Criminal Code' (Laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, 2018) https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/ accessed 25 March 2018 Gamst, Frederick C. "Foundations of social theory."Anthropology of Work Review12.3 (1991): 19-25.