fundamental fairness
Essential procedural justice
Fundamental fairness is a legal principle requiring that government actions—especially in criminal proceedings—meet basic standards of justice and due process.
Courts invoke it when procedures, though technically lawful, violate essential notions of fair treatment: The confession was coerced, offending fundamental fairness.
The concept serves as a constitutional backstop when specific procedural rules don't apply but basic decency demands protection.
- due processGuaranteed judicial fairness
- natural justiceFair procedure in decisions
- day in courtChance to present one's case
- equityImpartial treatment or ownership value
- level playing fieldEqual competitive conditions
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fundamental fairnessinjustice
Denial of fair treatment
inequity · discrimination · bias · prejudice · oppression
fundamental fairnessdue process violation
Failure to follow legal protections
star chamber · show trial · kangaroo court · miscarriage of justice · railroading
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