Legal Studies-1.1

Social Cohesion

The willingness of members of a society to cooperate to survive and prosper.

Individual Rights

Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement that belong to a person.

Fairness

Participation in the justice system characterized by impartial and open processes.

Judicial Power

The power of courts to execute laws (judges).

Legislative Power

The power to create laws (parliament).

Executive Power

The power to enforce laws (government).

Impartial Processes

Justice processes based on facts rather than biases.

Open Processes

Justice processes that are transparent and conducted in open courtrooms.

Participation

The ability of all people to engage in a case within the justice system.

Equality (formal)

The principle that all individuals should be treated equally in the justice system.

Equality (substantive)

Measures taken to mitigate power imbalances when equal treatment leads to disparities.

Access to Justice

The ability for all people to engage with the justice system and its processes, informed by factors like education and language.