Burgoignesc Code of Laws, Temporal Sins, and Their Punishments

The Burgoignesc Code of Laws, Temporal Sins, and Their Punishments (Burg: Codex dels Juridiques, Pecats Temporals, et les Chastiments) is the codification of the legal system in Burgundie, which is a primarily based on legal codes and statutes, with case law also playing an important role. The Constitution of Burgundie adopted in 1967 is the supreme law in Burgundie. Levantine Union law is becoming increasingly important in Burgundie, as are laws and resolutions adopted by the League of Nations.

In academic terms, Burgoignesc law can be divided into two main categories: private law (Droit privé) and public law (droit public). This differs from the traditional common law concepts in which the main distinction is between criminal law and civil law.

Private law governs relationships between individuals. Authority to judge private law is devolved to the most local level jurisdiction in which the law applies, namely the courts at the municipal or county government level. It includes, in particular:
 * Civil law (droit civil). This branch refers to the field of private law in common law systems. This branch encompasses the fields of inheritance law, civil law, family law, property law, and contract law.
 * Commercial law (droit commercial)
 * Employment law (droit du travail)

Public law defines the structure and the workings of the government as well as relationships between the state and the individual. Authority to judge public law rests with the supreme court which in Burgundie is divided into the Lazarine Court and the Maritime Prefecture. It includes, in particular:
 * Criminal law (droit pénal)
 * Administrative law (droit administratif)
 * Constitutional law (droit constitutionnel)

=Legal status of hot topics in Burgundie=

Capital punishment around the world
Abolitionist: Capital punishment has been formally abolished by statute or constitution. Abolitionist in peacetime: Capital punishment has been formally abolished except for crimes committed under exceptional circumstances (such as wartime). Abolitionist in practice: Capital punishment is legal but the country has not executed anyone during the last 10 years and is believed to have a policy or established practice of not carrying out executions. Retentionist: Capital punishment is legal and is used for ordinary offences.

Drug laws around the world
{{legend|#9F9|Legal}} {{legend|#ffb700|Illegal but decriminalized}} {{legend|#ff9e9e|Illegal but often unenforced}} {{legend|#ff3c3c|Illegal}} {{legend|#b8b8b8|Legality unknown}}

Gun laws around the world
Yes (no license): No license required.

Yes (shall issue): Registration required, but the authorities may not deny license and/or firearm(s) if legal conditions are fulfilled

Yes (may issue): License required, authorities have final say in whether a person may obtain a license and/or firearm(s). A specific reason may be required in order to obtain license.

No: Prohibited

Voting around the world
=See also=
 * Government of Burgundie