2 - Procedural Justice

Summary

Chapter 2 provides the theoretical framework for the book, focusing on advancing a procedural justice analysis through which the CoP is analysed. This chapter outlines the intrinsic, instrumental and pragmatic reasons why a procedural justice analysis is justified, doing so by reference to the procedural justice literature that shows how and why individuals value fair procedures, as well as analysing the underpinning normative procedural justice questions. Furthermore, it specifically explores how this theoretical frame can operate within and apply to the CoP. The theoretical approach to procedural justice is set out in detail, drawing on feminist literature on embodiment to develop a framework of procedural justice values, including: respect for the individual, flexibility, trustworthiness, neutrality and participation.