Fundamental Fairness

    The Due Process Clause is a guarantee of basic fairness. Fairness has many components to it. This forum asks you to examine due process. Please thoroughly discuss each of the following: What is meant by Fundamental Fairness? What are the various components of due process in criminal procedure? In your response, include some examples of procedural protections that are afforded to individuals in a criminal case. How does the court balances individual rights against government interests?