nature of law

Question 1

define justice

Answer 1

allocating each to their own. this means individuals get what the deserve. it can also be viewed as treating people fairly in society.

Question 2

procedural justice

Answer 2

rules public sectors must follow > procedures used by public services must be fair.

Question 3

substantive justice

Answer 3

laws that must be followed or proven in court. laws themselves must be fair.

Question 4

what did Aristotle say about justice

Answer 4

stressed need for balance between extremes. wealth should be given based on contribution to society. get what you deserve.

Question 5

what did jeremy bentham say about justice

Answer 5

utilitarian > maximising happiness is the object of justice. the more an action increases happiness, the more valuable.

Question 6

what did john rawls say about justice

Answer 6

described justice as fairness.
each person have equal rights that can’t be taken away.

Question 7

fault

Answer 7

ordinary person in society would see what D has done wrong. punishment for act, blameworthy for act, marker of blame to deter criminals. fault in mind - mens rea