Equality is when each person is seen as equal in the eyes of the law. A government that protects human rights makes one set of laws for everyone, not different laws for different people. Social justice is when each person can exercise their rights within a society. A government that promotes social justice ensures that everyone has physical security, education, healthcare, and employment.

This is part of the Learning for Life and Work section of BBC Bitesize Secondary (KS3) level. For more Bitesize content head to bbc.co.uk/bitesize

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