Procedural Justice and Relational Theory: Empirical, Philosophical, and Legal Perspectives

This book explores the relationship between procedural justice and power relations between citizens and the state, combining empirical research with normative theorizing to understand the moral significance of procedures and their implications for legal design.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book serves as a crucial bridge between empirical and normative theorizing regarding procedural justice in the context of power dynamics between citizens and the state. Empirical research has demonstrated that individuals' perceptions of procedural justice are influenced by relational factors. A central tenet of this volume is that this research is valuable but requires supplementation by normative theorizing that draws from relational theories of ethics and justice to elucidate the moral significance of procedures and provide normative coherence to people's concerns about relational factors.

The chapters in Part 1 offer comprehensive reviews of empirical studies of procedural justice in policing, courts, and prisons. Part 2 delves into empirical and normative perspectives on procedural justice and legitimacy. Part 3 explores philosophical approaches to procedural justice. Part 4 examines the implications of a relational perspective for the design of procedures in various legal contexts.

This collection will appeal to a broad academic audience, including scholars in philosophy, law, psychology, and criminology.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367565176