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Ledwidge (2017:21-22): Identifies two non-exclusive theories of why people obey the law — with perception of critical importance to both. The ‘instrumental’, ‘social control’ or ‘transactional’ perspective sees “a system of rewards and punishments” as being the key factor. The ‘normative’ approach prioritise internal obligation, with the legitimacy of the authority shaping motivations to obey.