Principles of justice Flashcards
1
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Fairness
A
Fair legal processs are in place, all parties have a fair hearing.
Processes
2
Q
To uphold fairness, people should be able to:
A
- Present their best case
- know case/evdidence against them
- have opportunities to disprove
3
Q
Equality
A
All people treated equally before the law, equal opportunitiy to present their best case
Individuals
4
Q
To uphold equality, people:
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- no disadvantage or advantage due to personal charactersitics
- Processes free from bias or prejudice
- equal footing
- impartiality
5
Q
Access
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- Understanding of legal rights and ability to persue case
- Use legal system
- Know rights and undertsand court processes
- participate in trial
6
Q
To uphold access, people should be able to:
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- Access court
- Use legal system effectively