The principles of justice - fairness, equality, access

Question 1

Fairness

Answer 1

• there should be fair legal processes and a fair hearing
• sanctions for crimes should reflect what society expects for such an offence

Question 2

Equality

Answer 2

All individuals should be treated alike, regardless of status, race, religion, gender or culture. While sanctions should also not differ based on these factors, different sanctions could be imposed on different people based on other factors, such as prior convictions or level of remorse.

Question 3

Access

Answer 3

Parties should understand their rights and have the opportunity to use institutions, processes and systems used for criminal cases. For example, those given the sanction of imprisonment should be able to access counselling and education services whilst in prison.