IntroductionWhat is the definition of unlawful conduct? What circumstances and factors influence why a certain conduct is considered illegal, and what sources influence its reform? Unlawful conduct is a broad term, and conduct can be considered unlawful in numerous ways. It is influenced, for example, by technological developments, the social climate and the economy; because they are constantly changing, they all have a notable effect on what is considered illegal conduct. The methods of law reform are equally broad, there are many organizations that can implement the reform, for example: the Parliament, the judiciary and the Law Commission, to name a few. These aspects of misconduct will now be discussed in more detail. Definition of Unlawful Conduct Unlawful conduct is conduct that is contrary to or prohibited by law. This definition includes not only criminal law, criminal acts such as murder, assault etc. but also civil disputes, crimes committed at corporate level such as tax evasion, copyright etc. Civil disputes can also occur between private individuals, such as neighbors with boundary disputes; or individuals and companies, for example, a customer who does not pay for the goods received and negligence of the employer. Civil and Criminal Law There are differences between civil and criminal law regarding the remedies available. For example, in criminal cases when convicted of wrongful conduct the penalties are more severe: imprisonment, fines and community service compared to civil disputes which often involve the payment of compensatory damages. Another difference is that in criminal cases the State brings the prosecution and bears the burden of proof the case against the accused is known to the Crown... middle of paper... the law advances so rapidly that try to keep sometimes being one step ahead and then make more changes that need to happen/never end. Reader page 50 Legal Reasoning and Legal Change in the Internet Age In the age of cyberspace and global connectivity, reliance on statutes and stare decisis simply cannot keep pace with a rapidly evolving technological environment. Traditional law... could condemn to perpetual obsolescence the rules that regulate conduct in cyberspace.37 Continuous conflict between the need to recognize pre-established rules and the need to facilitate change in view of changing economic conditions. Law must be static and dynamic, it must change but also continue on its old path. If it were to change continuously it would lose its certainty, predictability, order and security, the constantly evolving law would increase uncertainty, social instability and economic insecurity.