justice

the quality of being just or fair judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation)

created in 1870

of Justice as woman with sword and with book - statue at court building.]]For other uses, see Justice (disambiguation).''Justice is a concept involving the fair, moralitymoral, and impartial treatment of all persons —often seen as the continued effort to do what is "right". 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.In most cases what one regards as "right" is determined by consulting established and agreeable principles, employing logic, or, in certain systems, by consulting a majority. In contexts where religion is a dominant, the pursuit of justice may be aided by deferring to religious texts and even spiritualityspiritual guidance. If a person lives under a certain set law 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."Classically, justice was the ability to recognize one's debts and pay them. It was a virtue that encompassed an unwillingness to lie or theftsteal. It was the basis for the ''code duello''. In this view, justice is the opposite of the vice of venality.In jurisprudence, justice is the obligation that the legal system has toward the individual citizen and the society as a whole.Justice (in both senses) is part of the debate regarding moral relativism and moral objectivism: Is there an "objective standard" of justice, under which all actions should be judged, or is it acceptable for justice to have different meanings in different societies? Some cultures, for instance, see punishments such as the death penalty as being appropriate, while others decry such acts as crimes against humanity. In some cases, justice is not equated with laws. For instance, laws that once supported slavery are now considered ''unjust laws'' such as the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 in the United States. Also, many laws of legitimacy (political science)illegitimate governments are considered unjust. Further, the social justice movement questions the morality of laws that protect propertyproperty rights without adequate protection of the povertypoor, especially those laws governing international trade.

See also - wikiquote

Social justicecivil justice

court of law

criminal justice

ethics

high, middle and low justice

individual rights

Kohlberg's stages of moral development

morality

social control

virtue

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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy:

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Ministry of justice of the Slovak republic
Ministry of justice of the Slovak republic test pages
http://www.justice.sk/

The ThirdEye Concept
News, music and forum discussions on politics, religion, science, ancient civilizations, supernatural truths, astronomical discoveries, and much more. These aren't part of your every-day, typical headlines or conversations.
http://www.thirdeyeconcept.com/

weitweitweg productions
the home of geistamusik and lateral thinking, for real! listen to music, read unusual stuff about how a new world could be possible, look at refreshingly new, radical and (sometimes quite) disturbing artwork. And yes, please do contribute.
http://www.weitweitweg.at/

Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti
The Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti (IJDH) accompanies the Haitian people in their struggle for democracy, justice and sovereignty through lawsuits in Haiti and international forums, human rights documentation and support for grassroots advocacy.
http://www.ijdh.org/

Weddings of New York
Civil (non-religious) wedding ceremonies, including traditional, contemporary or international/intercultural ceremonies, conducted by New York certified Humanist clergy. Small private weddings to large events. Locations have included private homes, lofts, museums, clubs, restaurants, galleries, parks, gardens, chapels, tents, boats, Central Park, Coney Island and the Brooklyn Bridge. Handfasting, commitment ceremonies and other ceremonies performed by request.
http://www.weddingsofnewyork.com/

www.WritingResource.org/
This non-profit is a primary resource for writers, readers, teachers, students, and professionals. It is dedicated to rhetoric, the art of communication. For those with a passion for language, reading, stories, poetry, drama, and literature, this is the place. We provide sources and resources for grammar, style, tutoring, quotations, dictionaries, proofreading, esl, ennl, creative writing, translation, publishing, journalism, and editing. Portals to activism, civic commitment, and social change are included. Welcome and enjoy!
http://www.WritingResource.org/

Forensic Bioinformatics
Forensic Bioinformatics reviews cases involving forensic DNA testing. We employ an automated analysis system to provide an objective review while making the results easy to understand. We provide full consulting and testimony services. We also continue to perform research to better understand and define issues pertaining to forensic DNA handling and testing.
http://www.bioforensics.com/

Siji Soetan & Co.,
A commercial and energy law firm based in Nigeria serving international clients
http://www.sijisoetanlegal.com/

Delysia.de
This site's about my experiences with cannabis, law and democracy, reviewed under the aspects of freedom, society and justice.
http://www.delysia.de/

Department of Justice
Information on the work of the office, a press information area, and a kids site.
http://www.usdoj.gov/

Justice Information Center
Information on the U.S. criminal justice system, covering subjects including juvenile crime, law enforcement, corrections, and crime prevention, from the National Criminal Justice Reference Service.
http://www.ncjrs.org/

International Court of Justice
Site includes World Court decisions.
http://www.icj-cij.org/