Natural Justice
/ˈnætʃərəl ˈdʒʌstɪs/
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- (n.) A legal principle requiring fair procedure, including the right to a fair hearing and the rule against bias in judicial and administrative decision-making.
The tribunal must observe natural justice before making its ruling.
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Commentary
Natural justice is fundamental in common law systems to ensure decisions are made fairly and without bias; drafting procedural rules should explicitly incorporate its core elements.
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