The Philosophical Distinction in Approaches to Law

There is a fundamental philosophical distinction in legal approaches between countries like the UK and the US, which follow common law, and continental European countries that follow civil law. The distinction lies in whether something is legal unless explicitly outlawed, or whether something is illegal unless expressly permitted. This distinction influences policy decisions, such as the stance on nuclear power, where some countries like Sweden maintain a pro-nuclear position, while others like Germany are against civilian nuclear power.

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