Access means the ability to approach and make use of the legal system when pursuing a civil claim.Aspects of equality include impartiality of judge and jury, conformance to due process, the extent to which CJS is available to all, disadvantage faced by vulnerable (Indigenous, disabled, low socio-eco), the impact of legal rep and its availability and the opportunity to be equally repped. Equality means all people are equal before the law, same treatment for all and equal opportunity to present a case in civil, free from bias and prejudice.Aspects of fairness include timely dispute res, availability of legal rep, appropriate assistance and proper understanding, compliance with due process and proper law application and ensured bias-free treatment of parties. Parties should be aware of case against them so can adequately prepare, dispute res processes should operate to ensure no disadvantage and impartiality is guaranteed. Fairness means fair processes and a fair hearing/trial (inc pre-trial & mediation) in civil.
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