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What does "due process" mean in the UK legal system?

APaying an access fee to the court before you can use the UK justice system
BThe formal legal process of appealing and challenging against a court's decision
CThe requirement that laws and legal procedures must be fair and properly applied
DThe legal requirement to have a qualified and registered lawyer present in court

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is The requirement that laws and legal procedures must be fair and properly applied.

Due process means that legal proceedings must be conducted according to fair, established rules and principles. Everyone is entitled to a fair hearing and must be treated equally under the law.

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