ABSTRACT

Introduction to Fairness Issues 1.1 The Context Notions of fairness and good faith have been given considerable academic attention in recent years.1 The discussions have ranged over a variety of themes. So, for example, commentators have considered the nature of the underlying policies and philosophies associated with fairness and good faith;2 the more concrete meaning of concepts such as fairness and good faith in various doctrinal contexts;3 and whether legal recognition of general principles of fairness and good faith would be a positive thing.4