Rechtschapenheidfairness
Rechtschapenheidfairness is a term used in Dutch-language discourse to denote the integration of rechtschapenheid (uprightness or integrity in relation to the law) with fairness in decision making. The concept argues that lawful outcomes should also be fair in their processes and impact, and that fairness should not be pursued at the expense of legality, nor vice versa.
Core principles include adherence to the rule of law, moral integrity, transparency, accountability, due process, proportionality,
Applications of rechtschapenheidfairness span public administration, judiciary, corporate governance, and algorithmic decision-making. In practice, it calls
Critiques focus on definitional vagueness, potential conflicts between efficiency and fairness, and the risk of symbolic
Relation to other concepts includes procedural justice, the rule of law, integrity, and corporate social responsibility.