legalitetseffektivitet
Legalitetseffektivitet is a concept that examines the relationship between the legality of a law and its practical effectiveness in achieving its intended goals. It explores whether laws that are perceived as legitimate and fair by the public are more likely to be followed and thus more effective in practice. The principle of legality generally refers to the idea that government actions, including the creation and enforcement of laws, should be based on established legal principles and procedures. Effectiveness, in this context, relates to the extent to which a law actually produces the desired social or behavioral changes.
The concept suggests that a law's legitimacy can be a significant factor in its success. If a
Research in this area often investigates how public trust in legal institutions, perceptions of fairness, and