Law

How should we respond when law and conscience conflict?

Law can provide order and protection while still being open to criticism. The framework distinguishes what the law requires from whether a rule is fair, how it is applied and how it can be changed. Neither legality nor personal conviction alone resolves the ethical question. Acting against a law can have serious consequences, so specific obligations and options need reliable local legal advice.

A question to sit with (optional): What exactly does the rule require, who does it affect, and what legitimate routes exist to challenge it?