Law A-Level
Substantive Justice
What Substantive Justice means in Law A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Substantive Justice
The requirement that the content of the law itself is inherently fair, moral, and equitable, regardless of the process used to enact it.
Topics that use Substantive 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 Substantive Justice in the exam
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