What is Justice? 2010 La Trobe Public Law Lecture

Her Honour discusses the meaning of ‘justice’ from multiple perspectives, contrasting the judicial pursuit of justice with how justice is pursued by politicians, victims, accused persons and the public. Her Honour also discusses the relationship between law and morality, referring to examples of miscarriages of justice. Finally, Her Honour explores how justice is understood and applied in the criminal context and in the context of civil disputes.