U3 - AOs - L6 Flashcards
fairness components
participative
open
impartial
fairness purpose
innocent ppl not found guilty
public confidence maintained
impartial processes def and eg
judges, juries and other parties do not show any bias and only consider facts presented in court.
open processes def and eg
ability for community to be informed abt and scrutinize the justice system.
judge reasoning is published.
participation def and eg
accused , victim and witnesses to engage in crim justice system
presumption of innocence link to fairness
prosecution must factually prove accused guilt not with prejudice or bias
oppurtunity to present case
partic - accused is able to freely defend their case
previous criminal offences cant be evidence
impartial - jury cant be swayed by bias from prev offences - only listen to facts
most hearings are open
openess - ppl can freely attend