The Extent to Which the Law Achieves Justice (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards

Subjective - parties disagree whether justice achieved

Distribution & proportionality - outcomes proportionate to facts

Greatest happiness for greatest number of people

Systems ensuring everyone equal before law & fair treatment

No one should be a judge in their own cause

Jury acquitted despite evidence - justice beyond strict law

Justice through application of legal rules themselves

Conviction & punishment for crime not committed

Supreme Court corrected historic mistake on joint enterprise

Confiscating cars + goods held disproportionate & unjust