In a rule based system, how can equity be justified?

the style of writing is AGLC, which is Australian guide to legal citation. So an Australian academic would be best suited for this writing.

Basically the question that needs to be answered is: In a rule-based legal system how can equity be justified? The lecturer wants to see what justice is in this paper aswell.

The only materials you will need will be uploaded for you. As this question requires me to address the content we have studied and provide content reasons supporting my perspective.

the marking criteria will be:
clear,concise and consistent argument
logical structure of argument
demonstrated understanding and application of the principles associated with the course content
quality of analysis and development of arguments