👨⚖️ Chapter 7: The Justice System
7.1.2 The Blindfolded Lady Justice
1 paragraphs · 2 questions
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.
Key Facts
- 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
Test yourself on this topic
2 practice questions from “The Blindfolded Lady Justice”, each with the answer explained.
- Why is Lady Justice shown wearing a blindfold?
- The Scales of Justice sculpture is at which Canadian courthouse?
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