Equal justice topic
example of discrimination as injustice
stereotypes, racial bias, gender bias
what are the 2 approaches to combatting the issue
non military measures, military measures
how is poverty linked to injustice in legal systems?
wealthy individuals can afford skilled attorneys and bail, while poor individuals couldn’t
explain what does it mean if a country has a high rate of piracy
its failing to tackle the issue, approach is weak
name 3 types of injustices that were in the ppt
discrimination, socioeconomic disadvantage, legal injustice
define “piracy”
piracy is the hijacking of a ship in international waters
what is the difference between “advocating for individual rights” and “advocating for social justice”
Individual rights focus on each persons liberties and personal freedoms, while social justice focuses on fairness for everyone in the same way
what are the 4 types of maritine crimes that were in the ppt
human trafficking, smuggling of illegal cargo, piracy, illegal fishing and ocean dumping
Explain what common law is
common law is relying on past court decisions (precedents) to make new rulings, rather than just written laws.
what are the economic effects of maritime crimes
endanger trade routes, increading shipping costs, affecting global economy as whole