Law A-Level
Corrective Justice
What Corrective Justice means in Law A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Corrective Justice
The principle of law concerned with rectifying a wrong and restoring the balance between two parties, typically through compensation or punishment.
Topics that use Corrective Justice
- The nature of law and the English legal system (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Administrative Necessity
- Affirmative Resolution
- Consolidation
- Democratic Accountability
- Equality Before the Law
- Golden Rule
- Green Paper
- Institutional Interdependence
Using Corrective Justice in the exam
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