Principles of justice

Question 1

What are the three principles of justice?

Answer 1

The principles of justice are fairness, equality, and access.

Question 2

What do they do?

Answer 2

They help determine whether or not parties in criminal and civil cases have justice.

Question 3

What is Fairness

Answer 3

The principle that all people can participate in the justice system and its processes should be impartial and open.

Question 4

Three examples of Fairness

Answer 4

1. Judges, magistrates and juries are
   impartial.
2. The burden of proof lies with the
   prosecution
3. Victims can give victim impact
   statements

Question 5

What is Equality

Answer 5

All people engaging with the justice
system and its processes should be
treated in the same way; if the same
treatment creates disadvantage, adequate measures should be implemented to allow all to engage with the justice system
without disadvantage.

Question 6

Three examples of Equality

Answer 6

1. Legal representation for people of a low socioeconomic background
2. Alternative arrangements for vulnerable victims
3. Specialist courts: Koori Courts

Question 7

What is Access

Answer 7

All people should be able to engage with the justice system and its processes on an informed basis.

Question 8

Three examples of Access

Answer 8

1. Victims are informed about proceedings
2. Use of legal aid
3. Removing formalities during a hearing