3.1.5 the principles of justice

Question 1

define fairness

Answer 1

all people can participate in the justice system and its processes should be impartial and open

Question 2

aspects of fairness

Answer 2

-impartial
-open processes
- participation

Question 3

define equality

Answer 3

all people engaging with the justice system and its processes should be treated in the same way; if the same treatment creates disparity or disadvantage, adequate measures should be implemented to ensure that all people can engage with the justice system without disadvantage and disparity.

Question 4

aspects of equality

Answer 4

-same treatment (formal equality)
-different treatment (substantive equality)

Question 5

define access

Answer 5

all people should be Abel to engage with the justice system and its processes on an informed basis.

Question 6

aspects of access

Answer 6

-engagment
-informed basis