Justice, social order and legal certainty

Abstract

The idea of justice has been present in the history of humankind even though its definition is a difficult goal to reach out. In fact, justice and law have found an inseparable relationship. Therefore, within the different conceptions of law, justice is contemplated in one way or another, as well, while both are oriented to keep social order, it is also necessary to know what does it implies and thus approach a little more to the concept of justice.

Finally, while the law (law is aimed at sustaining order) creates a series of legal norms which, as a system, provide certainty for all citizens regarding the consequences of their actions; the so-called legal certainty.

Thus, in the study of any society, even those whose legal systems are less developed, you can see these three concepts: justice, social order and legal certainty, so they are subjects of study required to understand the way society and its legal system are founded.