Legal Definitions - administration of justice

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

The administration of justice refers to the process of maintaining law and order within a society through the use of force by the government. It involves the application of the law and the punishment of those who break it.

• A person who commits a crime is arrested by the police and brought to court to face trial.
• A judge listens to the evidence presented in court and makes a decision based on the law.
• A convicted criminal is sentenced to a term in prison as punishment for their crime.

These examples illustrate how the administration of justice works in practice. When someone breaks the law, the police and the courts step in to ensure that justice is served. The punishment for breaking the law is decided by the courts and is intended to deter others from committing similar crimes.