👨⚖️ Chapter 7: The Justice System
Why is Lady Justice shown wearing a blindfold?
Correct answer: To show that laws are applied impartially, on the facts alone
A To show that court hearings are held in private
B To show that judges are chosen without regard to background
✓ To show that laws are applied impartially, on the facts alone
D To show that an accused person need not testify
💡 Explanation
The covered eyes stand for even-handed justice: nothing but the facts of the case should influence how the law is applied.
Key facts to remember
- The Scales of Justice sculpture stands at the Vancouver Law Courts
- Lady Justice is shown wearing a blindfold
- The blindfold symbolises impartial administration of the law
- Only the facts of a case are considered
Why this is the answer
From the official Discover Canada study guide — 7.1.2 The Blindfolded Lady Justice:
Outside the Vancouver Law Courts stands a well-known sculpture, the Scales of Justice. The central figure, Lady Justice, wears a blindfold over her eyes. The blindfold carries a clear message about how laws in Canada are meant to be administered: impartially. Justice does not look at who a person is, how much money they have, or who they know. It looks only at the facts of the case. Everything else is shut out. That is exactly why the figure is shown with covered eyes — she is blind to every consideration except the facts in front of her.
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