Alternatives to Custodial Sentences for Female Offenders This dissertation questions the increase in the female prison population in recent years. It then goes on to outline some reasons against imprisoning women, looking at the alternatives to custodial sentences, and the past and upcoming policy. It suggests that alternatives should be considered over and above custodial […]
Abstract Since the mid-1970s onward, the vast majority of Western countries have experienced a significant plus continual rise in their incarceration rates, leading to the problem of overcrowded prisons. We examine the extent to which the ‘incarceration boom’ of many modern societies can be attributed to the phenomenon of penal populism. Specifically, we argue that […]
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Get startedObjective of Research To advise Mr Wyke on whether he can escape liability for the incident caused by his dog Shep while under the control of Mr Derwent. Conclusion For the purposes of the Dog (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 s 1(2), Shep would been regarded as to have worried the livestock of Mr Brown. […]
Criminal profiling Criminal profiling is the growth of an investigation through gathering information concerning a crime scene and an offence to assemble a psychosomatic picture of the recognized architect of the crime. Simply, it is the concluding of a criminal’s or an offender’s feature from his or her offence scene traits. For instance, an investigator […]
Reading Analysis of “Where Have All the Criminals Gone?” Student Name Course Name Professor Name Date Introduction From the book “Freakonomics” the authors Levitt and Dubner in Chapter “Where Have All the Criminals gone?” talk about the connection amid diverse intervals and their impact on America’s crime rates levels from the 1990’s. The authors states […]
Custodial sentences are supposed to be an efficient way of reducing crime, enforcing punishment for the crime committed. The main aims of custodial sentencing is Retribution , Denunciation ,Deterrence ,Rehabilitation and Reparation, but are custodial sentences always the most economical and best way of crime prevention? The idea of Retribution is to enforce a punishment […]
Are individual’s with Mental Health issues treated fairly by the Criminal Justice System? 1500 words. In this essay I will examine how individuals with mental health issues are treated by the Criminal Justice System and whether in modern day society it would be deemed fairly. The Mental Health Act of 1983 defined mental health issues […]
A jury system is a system whereby trials of criminal matters such as murder, rape, fraud and other relating matters are heard, usually in the Crown Court. The need for a jury arises when a defendant, in a case, pleads not guilty. In very rare cases though such as libel cases, a jury would be […]
Case Analysis on Shri D. K. Basu, Ashok K. Johri vs State Of West Bengal, State Of U.P. Introduction This case Shri D. K. Basu, Ashok K. Johri vs State Of West Bengal, State Of U.P. was decided on 18 December 1996 in the Supreme Court of India, is a writ-petition which was earlier written as […]
It is clear to see in the case of Barry White v The Crown that there are several issues arising on the facts. These issues shall now be argued under various grounds of appeal below. Ground 1- Failure to dismiss evidence that has been obtained unlawfully In regards to the evidence within the case in […]
Why is ‘civil procedure’ different from ‘criminal procedure?’ In criminal matters, action is taken by the “state” (either federal, state, or local government agencies) against an individual for a violation of the law. A criminal matter can result a sentence such as a fine, probation or time in jail. The sentence is imposed upon a […]
As far as I know, human right starts from his birth, and it never loses until his or her death. However majority people understand law differently but minority think that law is not as important as much during our lifelong. If we look to its history, law is used from ancient times and it has […]
Cognizable offences have been defined under Section 2 (c) of the Criminal Procedure Code as follows; ” ‘cognizable offence’ means an offence for which, and ‘cognizable case’ means a case in which, a police officer may, in accordance with the First Schedule or under any other law for the time being in force, arrest without […]
“Compare and Contrast the Common Law tradition of Criminal Justice with the Civil Law tradition using actual examples where possible†There is a general agreement that there are three major legal systems in the world; “English Common Law, Continental Civil Law, and Religious Law†(S M Shahidullah, 2012:13). Each legal system carries their own individual […]
Black cascading robes, white periwigs and the resounding thud of a court hammer are the images often associated with the administration of criminal justice. Over the course of my court attendance I quickly realized that this idealized perception fails to reflect the complexities of the criminal justice system. The first issue I will discuss is […]
Under schedule 3 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003, an Offence committed solely by a Juvenile, a Juvenile being a young adult aged 10-17, will commence in the Youth Court. Max Greentree is categorised as a Juvenile because he is of the age of 15, however the crime has not been solely committed by him […]
Criminal Justice in Saudi Arabia Introduction: The current Saudi court framework is made out of a Supreme Judicial Council, First Instance Courts and Courts of Appeals. Saudi Arabia additionally has a regulatory legal body called Board of Grievances which remains close by the Courts System and is subsidiary specifically with the King. The board judicial […]
Technology within the Criminal Justice System has evolved through the years. DNA is one type of technology that has revolutionized the criminal justice system. Law enforcement uses this method to aide in the capture and conviction of criminals; at times have led to exonerate criminals who were wrongly convicted. There is still a lot that […]
Domestic Violence – Fact or Fiction Domestic violence in Australia is one of the most prominent issues of our lifetime. For a long time, women were treated as possessions by men and the law did not legally recognise occurrences such as rape of a wife by her husband. More recently though, societies beliefs and attitudes […]
ELEMENTS OF CRIMINOLOGY, CRIMINAL LAW AND POLICE ADMINISTRATION PROJECT A Project Report CONTENTS Table & Contents List of Table and Figures Preface 1. Introduction 1.1 Law 1 1.2 United States constitution 2 2. Miranda Rights 2.1 Definition 3 2.2 History 3 2.3 The lines and its interpretation 4 2.4 Exceptions to Miranda Rights 5 2.5 […]
Ethics in Criminal Justice Administration Analysis The model of due process meet ups the criterion for ethical and professional standards that are in the criminal justice system. The model departs to demonstrate that individuals in the criminal justice system are themselves conducting in an ethical and professional manner that sustain the rights of all persons […]
In this project, I shall talk about how a victim could be more empowered in the existing criminal justice system. I shall divide my project into 4 sections and a conclusion. In the first section, I shall talk about all the powers that have been given to the victim of a crime under the Criminal […]
Guidelines specific to Encounter Killings: The general procedure on the Human Right Violations was not so fruitful in ensuring proper compensation nor preventing further encounter deaths. So the National Human Rights Commission had to issue directives/guidelines specifically for Human Right violation related to encounter deaths. According to those the reports had to be submitted within […]
In considering the extent to which the police have complied with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984 and the PACE Codes of Practice regarding the arrest, detention and interrogation of Graham and Nisha it is to be appreciated that a police officer (Ministry of Housing & Local Government v. Sharp, at p.266, per […]
Apply key concepts Assignment semester 1 – 2014 Under the Criminal Law (Clamping, Impounding and Forfeiture of Vehicles) Act Of motor vehicles used by persons who are alleged to have committed certain Offences such as drunk driving, reckless and dangerous driving. The police can Take a vehicle away for 28 days if the person has […]
More than any other area of criminal law, intoxication demonstrates the clash between principle and policy. It is a fundamental principle of criminal law that liability should follow fault and that a person is only at fault if their behaviour is voluntary (actus reus) and the product of rational thought (mens rea). Strict adherence to […]
Drug Courts Introduction Drug courts merge treatment with sanctions and incentives. Sanctions comprise compulsory, in addition to, random testing of drug of the offender. Drug courts are an established instrument for improving public health in addition to safety of public. They offer a pioneering means for association amid the prosecutors, judiciary, law enforcement and additional […]
Chapter 3 Comparative Analysis of the laws in other countries vis-a-vis India Legislation w.r.t Criminal Law including investigation and Punishment Provisions w.r.t Victim Compensation and Treatment Steps taken w.r.t sale and Regulation of corrosive acids Steps taken to ensure Implementation of the laws at the ground level Legislation w.r.t Criminal Law including Investigation and Punishment […]
Title How can a Restorative Justice approach work in our current Criminal Justice System? Restorative Justice Introduction Before the Restorative Justice Act was enacted by the Maltese Parliament in 2010 and subsequently coming into force in 2012 with the publication of Legal Notice 43, criminal justice was first and foremost a punishing system as a […]
Critically evaluate whether the law in respect of omissions liability is in need of reform. Given that one may be liable for an offence as serious as murder by omission it is paramount that that liability is clearly defined. Chapter 1 Introduction to Omission Offences capable of being committed by omission Introduction to Murder Introduction […]
