just laws uphold human rights necessary foundation of peace. ~ aung san suu kyi
it not enactment, observance of laws, creates character of nation. ~ calvin coolidge
when experiences legal actors perceived fair, , proportionate, these experiences reinforce legitimacy of law, , can contribute compliance , desistance. however, when punishment delivered unfairly, unjustly and/or disproportionately, leads cynicism law, , can contribute anger , persistence (sampson , bartusch, 1998; kirk , papachristos, 2011; papachristos,meares , fagan, 2012). easier in democratic , pluralist societ y exercise authority through legitimacy, i.e. acting in ways people find appropriate, reasonable , just.
according tom r. tyler, people obey law if believe s legitimate, not because fear punishment—this startling conclusion of tom tyler s classic study. tyler suggests lawmakers , law enforcers better make legal systems worthy of respect try instill fear of punishment. finds people obey law because believe in respecting legitimate authority. brute coercive power may achieve obedience not sustain it. sense of fairness, trust , legitimacy can nurturing feelings of obligation. when outcomes fair, , procedures lead outcomes transparent , just, people follow rules, cooperate police, pay fines, , accept punishment. procedural justice - experience directly or vicariously of transparency, fairness, neutrality , respect in dealings criminal justice - vital rule-following behaviour.
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