3.2.1 principles of justice

Question 1

civil law vs criminal

Answer 1

civil - is concerned with resolving disputes between two parties.

object of civil law is to rectify wrongs (as far as possible) as opposed to criminal which aims to punish the offender.

Question 2

fairness

Answer 2

treatment or behaviour without favouritism or discrimination and free from bias or injustice

Question 3

equality

Answer 3

all persons are the same before the law, no one is above the law.

Question 4

access

Answer 4

the right or ability to make use of and utilise the justice system.