Elements Of An Effect Legal System

Question 1

The entitlement to a fair and unbiased hearing

Answer 1

• Everyone deserves a fair trial or hearing that is present before an adjudicator free from bias.
• strict rules of evidence and procedure ensure only reliable evidence
• independent and impartial

Question 2

Effective access to the legal system

Answer 2

• able to access legal bodies without prevention (lack of funds)
• government- funded legal aid assists with helping low-income earners with the high cost of courts
• not all people qualify for legal aid

Question 3

Timely resolution of disputes

Answer 3

• cases should be resolved within a timeframe that promotes greatest efficiency
• delays can be necessary to explore the facts and legal issues, however it is the biggest challenge our legal system faces