The law is set of rules that have been created to make it clear to everybody exactly what rights they have and what their responsibilities are.

The idea is that if people follow the rules and do not break the law, we should all be able to live together safely and peacefully.

The set of rules or laws that we have in this country have been developed over many years. New laws are still being created and old laws can be changed and updated from time to time.

The police do not make the law. Laws are created by the government and by the courts. When we talk about a person doing something 'illegal' or 'against the law' we mean that they are not following the rules and are 'breaking the law'.

stopping people from breaking the law in the first place

finding out about anyone who has broken the law or who is planning to break the law.