Law is notoriously complex. Can it be simplified?

Let’s contemplate the following thought experiment:

All laws are deducted from one rule:

Was there harm caused to someone or something? Harm can be defined as an undesired effect suffered.

If the answer is yes than the follow up question is: was it intentional or unintentional?

Unintentional: the person(s) responsible and accountable must be educated to prevent it from occurring again.

Intentional: there needs to be a clear understanding of:

• what was the motivation?
• were those accountable and responsible aware of the consequences?
• what incentivised this behaviour?
• what was hoped to be gained?
• how is the suffering of the victim justified?