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- For other uses, see Justice (disambiguation).
Justice (French justice from Latin justitia, from justus "just") is a concept involving the system of consequences which naturally derives from any action or choice. In this, it is similar to many laws of physics; a prominent example of one is the Third of Sir Isaac Newton's Laws of Motion, which states that for every action there must be an equal and opposite reaction. Justice in some form or another affects all things in the universe; in the context of human actions, it means according individuals or groups what they actually deserve or merit, or are in some sense entitled to (classic Latin concept of unicuique suum). Justice is a particularly foundational concept within most systems of law, and draws highly upon established and well-regarded social traditions and values. From the perspective of pragmatism, it is the name for a fair result (thus, these views are not often representative of true justice, as justice and fairness are two entirely different topics). In most cases what one regards as "just" (not necessarily meaning what is just) is determined by consulting established and agreeable principles, employing logic, or, natural law In certain systems justice is determined, by consulting a majority, or in social contexts where religion dominates, justice may be thought to require deference to religious texts or to spiritual guidance, under a monarchy or authoritarian state the ruler/s determined what was just and doled out justice. All of these determinants of justice have at times delivered particularlly dark periods of history where justice was seen to be absent.
If a person lives under a certain set of laws in a country, concepts of "justice" are often simply deferential to the existing law —the issuing of punitive reprimands for violations may be referred to as "serving justice." In principle, this fits the general concept in that the individuals get what is supposedly due to them.
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@Tim_in_NH I'm thinking of doing a video blog on a variety of things, mostly crime and the problem w/justice system, but other stuff too
tophatdogdesign (Trish) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:05:17 -0000
@Tim_in_NH I'm thinking of doing a video blog on a variety of things, mostly crime and the problem w/justice system, but other stuff too
@R_W_ lol yea im on my laptop. Im in my crime, criminology and criminal justice class unfortunately. Praying we get out early
Shardegotswag (Sharde Johnson) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:45:35 -0000
@R_W_ lol yea im on my laptop. Im in my crime, criminology and criminal justice class unfortunately. Praying we get out early
Nicolas Cage named Goodwill Ambassador for Global Justice for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime http://bit.ly/7eVpJq
zeusconsult (ZGD) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:12:18 -0000
Nicolas Cage named Goodwill Ambassador for Global Justice for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime http://bit.ly/7eVpJq
Nicolas Cage appointed Goodwill Ambassador for Global Justice for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
Bridges_of_Hope (M Tomsons) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:27:28 -0000
Nicolas Cage appointed Goodwill Ambassador for Global Justice for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
Minnesota has one of the highest black/white incarceration ratios - Prof. Frase Crime and Justice: A Review of Research, Vol. 38, pp. 201+.
ChuckRamsay (Chuck Ramsay) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:05:32 -0000
Minnesota has one of the highest black/white incarceration ratios - Prof. Frase Crime and Justice: A Review of Research, Vol. 38, pp. 201+.
Bloody crime scene with no DNA evidence no witnesses and no motive character assination all the way Amanda Knox got Italian justice too bad
zceasar (Zac Shellman) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:23:04 -0000
Bloody crime scene with no DNA evidence no witnesses and no motive character assination all the way Amanda Knox got Italian justice too bad
Action for Justice and the Campaign for A Fair Hearing - Examines examples of injustice in the UK criminal justice system and calls for ministerial accountability and constitutional reform. Offers links to a wide variety of campaign sites and political resources.
CCF - The Cognitive Centre Foundation - Independent organisation working with the Criminal Justice System to promote the effective practice of working with criminal offenders
Meta Description: [ The Cognitive Centre Foundation is an UK based company specialising in working with offenders and providing solutions for cognitive assessment of children and adults. ]
CjScotland - Daily news service and information exchange about criminal justice in Scotland.
Dismissal of Myra Hindley's Appeal for Release on 30th March 2000 - Full text of the findings of the Lords of Appeal for Judgment.
Forum on Prisoner Education - A charity aiming to advance the quality of education and training within the criminal justice system. Includes newsletter and details of events.
Meta Description: [ Forum on Prisoner Education ]
Guardian Special Reports: Crime - News, comment and backgrounders on issues and specific crimes plus video clips and web resources.
Guardian Special Reports: Prisons - Ongoing coverage includes news, comment, analysis and backgrounders plus the prison diaries of Erwin James.
INQUEST - Launched in 1981 to campaign against deaths in custody and for changes in the Coroner's Court system, it is the only organization in England and Wales which is exclusively concerned with deaths in custody and inquests.
Inside Time - A national newspaper for prisoners. Includes news, articles and letters.
Legal Survival - Site critical of the UK Social Services, NSPCC and CAFCASS, as well as the law enforcement and justice system which defends them. Details procedures which the author argues are injust or inhumane.
Meta Description: [ How the Family deal with Social Services,the NSPCC, Court, Police, Prisons and Probation, is within these pages. Updated, as new laws and even more bureaucracy threaten to overwhelm us. ]
NACRO - The National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders. Works with ex-offenders, disadvantaged people and deprived communities. Includes campaign news and events diary.
Meta Description: [ Nacro - changing lives, reducing crime. Nacro is an independent voluntary organisation working to prevent crime. ]
Observer Special Reports: Crime and Justice - Selected archive of news and analysis including exclusive online commentary.
PoliceUK.com - Online resource for police recruitment and general policing information in the UK. Includes police news, history and background information on police ranks and pay scales.
Meta Description: [ Online resource for police recruitment and general policing information in the UK ]
Prison Information UK - Publishes The Prisons Handbook and maintains the Institute of Prison Law.
Meta Description: [ The Prisons Handbook – Information about Prisons in England and Wales, prison life, family support and advice, job vacancies and resources. ]
Reprieve - Anti death penalty organization. Information on Britons on death row worldwide, on the death penalty in the Caribbean and in the USA. Links to like-minded institutions.
Meta Description: [ Site description ]
Stephen Lawrence Inquiry - Online version of Final Report and Action Plan progress associated with Sir William Macpherson's Inquiry into the death of Stephen Lawrence on 22 April 1993 to identify the lessons to be learned for the investigation and prosecution of racially motivated crimes. Final report February 1999, action plans ongoing.
Suffolk Police Survey 2000 - A survey of policemen's attitutes to policing, crime and punishment, including the death penalty.
Telford Training Consultants - Offering approved offender courses for those convicted of drink-driving. Details of courses, on-line application and contact details.
The Howard League for Penal Reform - Independent charity, working for humane and effective reform of the penal system in England and Wales: consultative status with UN, NGO working with the UK Government.
The Portia Campaign - Fighting against miscarriages of justice in the UK. Includes news and case histories.
The Prison Reform Trust - Aims to create a just, humane, and effective penal system. Research, publications, current projects, and event information.
UNLOCK - National Association of Ex-Offenders - Campaigns for better facilities for serving prisoners, and to support ex-offenders in rebuilding their lives. Includes campaign news.
Meta Description: [ The National Association of Ex-Offenders. Founded in 1999, we exist to campaign for better facilities for serving prisoners to plan for life after release, and to support ex-offenders in leaving crime behind and rebuilding their lives. ]
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