Law prioritizes restoration of balance between parties.

Restoration of Balance

Law prioritizes the restoration of balance between parties.

Justice is measured by whether relationships, responsibilities, and harmony are repaired rather than by punishment or exclusion.

Resolution seeks to correct imbalance and restore right relations within the Nation.

Balance is assessed in relation to individuals, houses, clans, land, and ongoing relationships.

Restoration requires acknowledgment of harm, acceptance of responsibility, appropriate repair, and witnessing.

Unresolved imbalance weakens social order, trust in law, and the continuity of relationships.

See also

• Restorative Justice (Tsm’syen Law)
• Responsibility and Accountability
• Witnessing in Law
• Elders as Interpreters of Law