Principles of Justice

Question 1

Access

Answer 1

• engagement
• informed basis

Question 2

fairness

Answer 2

• participation
• open processes
• impartial processes

Question 3

equality

Answer 3

• same treatment
• different treatment

Question 4

engagement

Answer 4

• people should have the means and ability to participate in the justice system
• Includes: physical access, technological access, financial access, no delays

Question 5

informed basis

Answer 5

• understanding of legal rights and processes
• being provided with information
• education, legal support, representation

Question 6

impartial processes

Answer 6

• courts and personnel should not show bias
• the case must be decided based on facts not opinions

Question 7

open processes

Answer 7

• allows for public scrutiny
• allows for people to be held accountable for their actions
• allows for people to be involved in processes, and ensures justice is done
• example: public hearings, court judgements available to public

Question 8

participation

Answer 8

• people should ALL be able to participate in the justice system
• opportunity to know the case put against them
• use of a lawyer
• tried without unreasonable delay

Question 9

same treatment

Answer 9

• formal equality (people are treated the same way regardless of circumstances)
• same processes will apply in every case and for every party
• ensures everyone gets the same opportunity and the same level of support

Question 10

different treatment

Answer 10

• substantive equality - one size fits all wont always work, and sometimes special measures will have to be taken so people don’t suffer disadvantages due to their circumstances
• example: interpreters, changes to court processes