Lady Justice

Lady Justice is a personification of the justice system, often depicted as a woman wearing a blindfold and holding scales and a sword. The blindfold represents impartiality, indicating that justice should be administered without bias or favouritism. The scales represent the weighing of evidence and the balancing of competing interests in a case. The sword represents the power of the justice system to enforce the law and impose penalties for wrongdoing.

The origins of Lady Justice can be traced back to ancient Roman mythology, where she was known as Justitia. The modern representation of Lady Justice can be seen in courtrooms, government buildings, and legal documents around the world, symbolising the importance of fairness, impartiality, and the rule of law.