LESSON 13.2 What are the principles of justice?
LEARNING INTENTION By the end of this lesson you should be able to: • explain what is meant by the rule of law • explain the principles of justice.
Tune in Justice comes from ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian societies. Lady Justice began in the time of Emperor Augustus, although the blindfold ýrst appeared in the sixteenth century. Look at FIGURE1 with a partner, and discuss what message you think is being conveyed by Lady Justice. What does the word ‘justice’ mean to you?
FIGURE1 Lady Justice is commonly used to represent the idea of justice.
1. What does Lady Justice represent? 2. Why is Lady Justice often blindfolded? 3. What items does Lady Justice hold?
13.2.1 Introducing justice Justice is not an easy term to deýne. It can mean different things to different people. For some people, justice is about following the law, while for others, it’s about ýnding the truth based on the facts. Our legal system has key principles that uphold justice and protect everyone’s rights. One of these principles is the rule of law, which means that everyone must follow the law. It doesn’t matter if you are rich or poor, the prime minister or just an everyday person — everyone is equal before the law.
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