Justice system

Definition

The justice system refers to the institutions, processes, and procedures responsible for maintaining law and order within a country. It includes courts, law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities, and legal frameworks.

Related terms

Rule of law: The principle that states all individuals are subject to the law, including government officials. It emphasizes equal treatment under the law and protection of individual rights.

Judicial independence: The idea that judges should be free from interference or influence when making decisions based on their interpretation of laws.

Legal pluralism: A situation where multiple legal systems coexist within a society (e.g., traditional customs alongside formal state laws).