Rule-of-law campaigners also say that firms have an ethical duty to promote fairness and human rights.

Some see the changes as a vital way to promote fairness.

Still, much as the coalition would like to promote fairness, that concept means different things to different people.

We strive through public service and professional excellence to promote fairness and virtue founded upon the rule of law.

Democracy not only requires majority rule, but rule that protects individuals and groups of individuals whilst promoting fairness.