e contemporary legal systems of the world are generally based on one of three basic systems: common law, civil law and religious law, or combinations of these. However, the legal system of each country is shaped by its unique history and so incorporates individual variations.
Common law is the most widespread system of law around the world, being employed by the most number of people and the world's jurisdictions, [1][2][3] while Civil law, (also sometimes known as Continental European law) is the most widespread by landmass.