7.2 - principles of justice

Question 1

definition of fairness

Answer 1

all people can participate in the justice system and its processes should be impartial and open

Question 2

how does the justice system uphold fairness

Answer 2

the police and courts have rules that they must follow such as presumption of innocence. fairness also requires courts to be open to the public. and the accused must be able to know the case against them and have an opportunity to present a defence

Question 3

definition of equality

Answer 3

all people engaging with the justice system and its processes should be treated in the same way. if the same treatment creates disparity then adequate measures should be implemented.

Question 4

what are the features of equity

Answer 4

formal and substantive

Question 5

what is formal equity

Answer 5

formal equity means treating everyone the same no matter what

Question 6

what is substantive equity

Answer 6

substantive equity is using measures which will account for disadvantage

Question 7

definition of access

Answer 7

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

Question 8

how does justice system uphold access

Answer 8

engagement which is like physical access to the courts and financial access to legal representation. also informed basis which is affordable or provided legal representation and to use the legal system one has to undertsand it