fairness in the cjs

Question 1

how should people engaging with the justice system and its processes be treated?

Answer 1

impartially and without bias, with the opportunity to understand the case against them and present their own case.

Question 2

what does fairness look like in the civil justice system?

Answer 2

clear and uniform rules of procedure, ability to access legal rep/ understand legal processes.

Question 3

what is the hearing rule?

Answer 3

parties have the right to know the key elements of the case against them and present their own case.

Question 4

what comes under parties having their case heard in an impartial and objective manner?

Answer 4

unbiased decision maker, no discrimination, listens to both sides, reasons for decisions.