CRJS 1013 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Retributive Justice, Natural Justice, Distributive Justice
7 Feb 2017
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Definition: natural justice protects against arbitrary exercise of power because it ensures fair play. Natural justice places values in justice, equity and good conscience. These principles do not originate from any specific power but are the outcome of human reasoning. It has two fundamental rules: the right to be heard, and an objective decision maker without any personal bias. The decision should be based on logical proof and evidence. Example: an example of natural justice is the united nations universal declaration of human rights. It was a response to the holocaust and it upholds ethical and moral code for nations. The united nations will intervene internationally when countries fail to do so. Definition: retributive justice is the theory of punishment. An offender should be punished because they create an imbalance in society, and if they are not punished it will lead to more crime.
