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What Is Procedural Justice?
Procedural justice is the idea of fairness in the processes used to resolve disputes, and how people’s perception of fairness is impacted not only by the result of their experiences but also by the quality of their experiences. As a fundamental aspect of conflict resolution, procedural justice theory has been applied in a wide variety…
Procedural Justice – The Four Key Principles
According to procedural justice theory, if people feel they are treated in a procedurally fair and just way, starting from the very first contact, they will view those in authority as more legitimate and respect them more. They are more likely to comply and engage, even when the outcomes of the decisions or processes are…
Ethical Policing: Code of Practice (the UK)
1. Introduction Effective policing is built on public trust and confidence. This depends on a policing profession that is ethical and professional in the way that it respects, listens, responds, improves and serves the public. The College of Policing has developed a statutory Code of Practice to complement a non-statutory Code of Ethics. Together, they…
The UN Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials
Article 1 Law enforcement officials shall at all times fulfil the duty imposed upon them by law, by serving the community and by protecting all persons against illegal acts, consistent with the high degree of responsibility required by their profession. Commentary : Article 2 In the performance of their duty, law enforcement officials shall respect…