Tattoos have been present all around the world for thousands of years, this is a fact that has been proven many times throughout history. There was even a 5000-year-old tattooed mummy found in 1991. All public knowledge. Yet, in 2019, a big part of society still frowns upon a tattooed teacher. I am currently a special education teachers’ aide at a center for children with autism and am going to school to one day be able to have my own […]
On July 1, 1982, seventeen year old Brett Kavanaugh attended a conventional high school party. Students sat around drinking, playing games, and talking amongst themselves. Teenagers were together having a good time, as they would at any other party. It was a symbol of typical, American, high school that everyone has probably seen at some point, whether it be on TV or in reality. However, at this party, fifteen year old Christine Ford made an appearance. Thirty-six years later, Ford […]
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Get help with your assignmentA 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 summoned in the Civil Court of Law. Jury services are an old custom in the British Law System. These trials by jury was first preserved […]
Across the world there are many different types of criminal justice system to keep and maintain order and peace within their area of jurisdiction creating a social code of conduct, the law. The criminal justice system tries to deter individuals from disrupting this peace and order by pressuring them with the notion of punishment forcing the individual to abide to the law. These punishments differ from being a punitive one or a rehabilitative nature. By doing so the criminal justice […]
Witness is an important constituent of the administration of justice. By giving evidence linking to the charge of the offence the witness performs a sacred duty of assisting the court to discover the truth. This is the reason why before giving evidence he/she either takes an oath in the name of God or makes a solemn affirmation that he/she will speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. The witness has no risk in the decision of […]
According to the case given by the question, we would like to discuss about whether a high court judge are bound to follow the decision made by the judge of Court of Appeal when they are having the similar material facts. As a High Court judge, Mr Justice Peter is bound to follow the decision of Court of Appeal. Under judicial precedent, decisions made by judge’s previously in similar material facts are binding upon future cases depending on the hierarchy […]
Hon. Justice Adolphus Godwin Karibi-Whyte was one of the foremost judicial titans ever to tread the Nigerian judicial universe. Justice Adolphus Godwin Karibi-Whyte was born in a small town called Abonnema on January 29th 1931, he was the first son of about three boys and seven girls, he was the only son of his mother, he was also a very good footballer, and he was a brilliant student. He attended his secondary school at Kalabari National college in a town […]
Today’s jury within the Australian legal system strives to achieve justice by reflecting on the moral values of people in the society. The jury is claimed to represent the judgement, values, and standards of the community. It is said to project liberties between the tensions of the legal system and the people. However, criticisms have risen against the jury which proves that the prestigious place of the jury within the common law system presently still has room for improvement. Subsequently, […]
The criminal justice professional I decided to research was Judge James Best for the wrongdoings and ethical violations and dilemmas present in the case. Now, I say judge James Best and you probably have no idea who he is, so I’m going to explain some brief history on judge Best so you can have some background on him before anything else. Judge James Best of the Eighteenth Judicial District Court for the parishes of Iberville, Pointe Coupee, and West Baton […]
The audience gasps as the witness bursts into sobs; late night television shows will broadcast this scene for days, condensing a complex trial into a mere gif. The Supreme Court is not a soap opera or Judge Judy, and bringing in cameras does more harm than good. Court proceedings could be distorted or edited for public viewing, and redacted information does not tell the whole story. In addition, the safety and behavior of the judges must be considered. Grandstanding or […]
Most people do not realize the importance the Supreme Court has on their life. More importantly, they do not realize how the Supreme Court works and what kind of controversies are completely involved. Term limits are one of the biggest controversies involved in the Supreme Court. As of today, Justices on the Supreme Court do not have term limits. They are appointed for life. The Supreme Court is made up of nine Justices which are chosen by the President of […]
The pinnacle of the federal judiciary system in the United States of America is the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land, having the ultimate authority in matters involving the constitution. The constitutional interpretation and decisions reached by the court are final becoming the law of the land. With such substantial importance given to each ruling, becoming a Supreme Court Justice yields immense power affecting generations to come. It is no surprise then that the […]
In the case of reforms of the Supreme Court, I suppose that an update is necessary to adjust to the modern world. Over the past couple of decades, nominations over the high court have increasingly become more political. According to Article II of the Constitution, Supreme Court justices must be nominated by the President and approved by the Senate. But many more factors contribute to this process nowadays including interest groups, public opinion, and the media. This change could be […]
Most of the complaints have different applications of the death penalty, police brutality, racial profiling, sentencing disparity, and different treatment of minorities by the Criminal justice system. Everything that happens in court is suppose to be lawful and took into consideration, that your life could be on the line and how many years being spent could affect you and the people around you. The color of someone skin shouldn’t be a reason to put them in jail but the supreme […]
Racial profiling is a term, used by the police in other authority officials, but as we know the court sometimes shows favoritism to other people with different color. The concept of racial profiling has went beyond what it was suppose to. Police and their supporters assert that profiling represents a legitimate practice grounded in criminal behavior, to which race is incidental. Profiles was being noticed from patterns of different behavior, and made by convictions in courts of law. Successful searches […]
It has been seen all over the country, causing riots and looting. These controversial events that seemingly happen more often than ever. The racial discrimination of our criminal justice system some may say have hit an all-time high. Nobody is saying that everything about the system is wrong but one person summed it up better than I could. Carlos Berdejo wrote, “research examining racial disparities in the criminal justice process has focused on its two endpoints—the arrest and initial charging […]
>Jurisdiction Chosen: Country – Malaysia Malaysia has a unique legal system as it is the only country in the world that adapts a dual-track legal system where Islamic courts co-exist alongside with civil-institutions. Apparently, because of the dual legal system, Malaysia inherits legal tradition from both the Islamic law and the common law. The more interesting discussion of this research would elaborate how co-existence is possible in Malaysia without conflict. Before British colonization in Malaya (confined to all states in […]
National Judicial Policy 2009 A year for focus on Justice at the Grassroot Level National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee Published by: Secretariat, Law & Justice Commission of Pakistan, Supreme Court Building, Islamabad www. ljcp. gov. pk CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. Justice at the Grassroot Level Executive Summery National Judicial Policy a. b. c. d. Independence of Judiciary Misconduct Eradication of Corruption Expeditious Disposal of Cases • Short Term Measures I ii • 4. Annexure Criminal Cases Civil Cases The Chief […]
What Justice Means to Me Justice can mean something different to many people, but justice to me is doing my part to make sure that everyone is treated equally. In addition, justice is making sure that the right punishment is brought forth to the correct crime, and with any luck when a major crime is committed, then that the offender does not acquire liberty on a technicality. In today’s society people are afraid of the criminal justice system. Depending on […]
Language of Law – Interpretation Continues Abstract The paper is a nitty gritty investigation of ambiguities that emerge in the interpretation of legal language. It first discusses equivocalness that exists in English language and afterward happens to examine how the vagueness in language brings about making the law equivocal. Different illustrations and case laws have been utilized to clarify how the language makes the law uncertain. It then examines the requirement for evacuation of such equivocalness and talks about how […]
After the case of Kable v Director of Public Prosecutions (‘Kable’)[1] whereby the institutional integrity principle was first implemented by the High Court, there has been substantial use of the principle in other cases. However, there are various concerns regarding this rule, and as a result there has been disagreement and many alterations to the characteristics of the principle. The background, evolution and potential concerns regarding the institutional integrity principle will be outlined further below. Induction of the Institutional Integrity […]
SLSS Court Observation Report The courtroom is a ritualized space, involving costume, language, spatial organization and so on, and courts, therefore, constitute performative exercises of power. Discuss and analyse some of the ways in which courts demonstrate power and/or power relations. Introduction When it comes to the law, it is often related to social order and justice. In order to enforce the law, some people are given legal power. The courtroom is a place where the use of power […]
Institute of Law Procedures of Search and Seizure in French Criminal Justice system: A Comparative Analysis Comparative Criminal Procedure Procedures of Search and Seizure in Franch Criminal Justice system a Comparative Analysis Abstract Code de Procedure penale is one part of Franch Criminal Justice Administration framework. In the French system it is portrayed this as a mixture of the inquisitorial as well as adversarial models. The Sub Section 1 contains the procedural aspect of inspection of premise, inquiry, search and […]
JUDICIAL DECISION-MAKING AND SOCIAL JUSTICE I INTRODUCTION The judiciary’s collective reputation for impartiality and independence is vital in maintaining the perceived legitimacy of judges’ decisions. According to Sir Owen Dixon, this necessitates judges to accept that they should exercise their power via the techniques of legal reasoning. [1] Despite the general consensus on the importance of judicial independence, particularly from executive interference, there has been increasing criticism aimed at the extent to which judges consider issues relating to social justice […]
The American judicial system has always insisted on the jury system despite the changes taking place in the developed world. 90% of the jury trials take place in the United States and most European countries do not understand why the American public is fascinated by jury trials. “Does the U.S. system carry the seeds of its own demise, as in other nations that once used juries widely and gradually replaced them with decisions by judges” (Vago, 2008, p 48)? The […]
To what extent can it be said that the European Court of Justice has “run wild” in its creation of the fundamental principles of European Community Law? Introduction The Court of Justice of the European Communities sits in Luxembourg. Arnull et al[1] accord this body a seminal role: “Some of the concepts which are fundamental to the way in which the Community functions are to be found, not in the Treaties themselves, but in the case law of the Court.” […]
Are vulnerable and intimidated witnesses adequately protected during cross-examination under the current law? To appear as a witness in a criminal trial has been described as a terrifying, intimidating, difficult and stressful ordeal. [1] It is not an easy experience for vulnerable and intimidated witnesses when the issue of giving evidence about the incident they were involved in is in question. This is because while the witnesses are giving evidence in court they are most likely to re-live the incident […]
Judicial staying of criminal proceedings is an exceptional course for the trial judge to take and usually the trial process itself including appropriate judicial directions to the jury, is adequate to ensure that a criminal trial remains fair at common law and Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights, as given effect to in the Human Rights Act 1998. Critically evaluate this comment in the light of appropriate case law. The fundamental issue being raised is the fairness […]
Current Saudi Arabian Courts System: At present, Saudi Arabia has a double judicial framework included the Shari’ah Courts System and a free managerial judiciary known as the Board of Grievances. Notwithstanding the past legal bodies, there are a few Administrative Committees have jurisdiction to hear certain predetermined cases. Additionally, the Law of the Judiciary allows the foundation of particular courts by, Regal Order on the suggestion of the Supreme Judicial Council. As per the Law of Judiciary and Basic Law […]
“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 traditions which help explore how the systems have developed over time and it is these legal traditions that are used within society to ensure it […]
