- 2 Marks
Question
Explain the legal maxim “Audi Alteram Partem”.
Answer
Audi Alteram Partem is a Latin phrase meaning “listen to the other side,” or “let the other side be heard as well.” It is the principle that no person should be judged without a fair hearing in which each party is given the opportunity to respond to the evidence against them.
(2 marks)
- Tags: Audi Alteram Partem, Fair Hearing, Legal Maxims
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Governance and Ethical Issues
- Series: MAR 2023
- Uploader: Dotse