Essays Tagged: "justice systems"
The Micmac V.S. The Iroquois. The difference between law and government structure within these communities
groups, they have many differences as well as similarities. One area of such, is their traditional justice systems. Their governments and laws are in some ways similar, but in many ways different.The ... groups, they have many differences as well as similarities. One area of such, is their traditional justice systems. Their governments and laws are in some ways similar, but in many ways different.The ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community
political judges
rally accepted that the judiciary and the political powers need to be separated in the interests of justice. If political powers control both the way that laws are passed and then the way they are enf ... they are enforced, there is a conflict of interests, and this is generally seen as indicative if a justice system that, if not corrupt, it is open to abuse and unjust practices.When we look at many o ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Political Theory
Racial bias in the criminal justice system
Numerous study have found widespread racial bias in US criminal justice system. A new report issued by a coalition of civil rights organizations calls the "massivel ... cs by the US police and courts the major civil rights problem of the twenty-first century entitled "Justice on Trial : Racial Disparities in the American Criminal Justice System." The study finds that ... dges.In a report released from Washington DC- Amnesty International criticized Us Federal and state justice systems as riddled with racial discrimination. The report, Racism and the Administration of ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays
A Comparison of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" and "The West Memphis Three"
Unjust Justice Systems;A comparison of the West Memphis Three and The CrucibleImagine sitting at home one n ... ll life in front of them but because they were used as scapegoats, it was cut short. Can you call a justice system that convicts people for such crimes just?The 1994 case of the West Memphis three and ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors
The over representation of aboriginal people within the Canadian Criminal
The over representation of aboriginal people within the Canadian Criminal Justice system is a clear indication of how the justice system has failed aboriginal people in Canad ... te the penitentiaries and jails in Canada shows that there must be changes made within the Canadian justice system. By bringing in the aboriginal peoples traditional ways of life and incorporate it wi ... bringing in the aboriginal peoples traditional ways of life and incorporate it within the Canadian justice systems it will prove to establish equality and fair treatment within the justice system. Ac ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law
Future of the Juvenile Justice System
Even with all the money and effort spent on the adult justice system the recidivism rate is astonishing. When we hear old sayings like "you can't teach an ... s still young and on the tree, we will be able to positively affect crime in the juvenile and adult justice systems.The Juvenile Justice SystemJuvenile justice first received help in the Supreme Court ... from that point on has been slowly moving to giving juveniles the same protections as adults in the justice systems."Academic experts have long recognized that crime is a young man's game. The typical ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays
Victims of a Faulty Justice System
Crimes occur in every country and justice systems have been established to identify and punish criminals to discourage future crimes. ... rganization called The Innocence Project comprised of non-profit legal clinics has noticed that the justice system is flawed, and is willing to help exonerate innocent people who have been wrongly con ... m were on death row. People who are not guilty of crimes are being put to death because of our poor justice system. The length of time allowed for death row candidates to appeal is many years, but I b ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Black Awareness & Racism
Court Paper-Operation of Canadian Court Systems
ALGONQUIN COLLEGECourt Paper K. WhiteCanadian Justice Systems and LegislationBy:Karyn WhiteInstructor: Kelly McDonaldDecember 9, 2008The Oakville ... he Oakville Civic CentreCourt Paper AssignmentThe Oakville Civic Centre houses the Ontario Court of Justice, though the locals here simply refer to the building as "The Oakville Court"; besides prosec ... efer to the building as "The Oakville Court"; besides prosecuting criminals in the Ontario Court of Justice, also known as the Provincial Court, the Oakville Civic Centre covers many different Court S ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays
Juvenile Offenders - Race and Ethnicity
a greater risk of early violent death or offending. Moreover, minorities are overrepresented in the justice systems. One study found that one fourth of low-income, urban, African American youth has be ... end up being detained then White juveniles who have committed the same type of crimes. The juvenile justice system needs to come up with a way to represent all juveniles in an equal manner. Amongst al ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays