AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies · 8100
Paper 2
Revise: Fundamental Principles of LawDue process means following proper legal procedures rather than deciding someone's treatment arbitrarily. An arrest must have a lawful basis. A person can be arrested before being charged, but the authorities must follow legal safeguards; they cannot detain someone indefinitely simply on suspicion.
- Revise: Development of Citizens' Rights Over Time
The use of proper legal procedures when the state takes action against someone.