Law A-Level
Social Justice
What Social Justice means in Law A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Social Justice
The concept of achieving a fair and equitable distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Topics that use Social Justice
- The nature of law and the English legal system (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Administrative Necessity
- Affirmative Resolution
- Consolidation
- Corrective Justice
- Democratic Accountability
- Equality Before the Law
- Golden Rule
- Green Paper
Using Social Justice in the exam
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