Law and justice Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the first person to attempt to define justice ?
A
Plato
2
Q
What is procedural justice ?
A
Everyone would be able to have access to justice
3
Q
What is corrective justice ?
A
Where the judge takes into account the interests of all parties involved
4
Q
What are the two principles of natural justice ?
A
The court must be impartial
Each party must have the opportunity to present their own arguments and answer their opponents case
5
Q
Why can’t we always give a more serious crime a more severe punishment ?
A
Lack of evidence
Mitigating factors
sentencing powers
