Undermining Justice by Lachlan Giles https://padlet.com/gilesl1/rhpcbm6cx9p8 16.4 Undermining Justice en-us 2019-11-14 02:24:36 UTC 2019-11-15 02:20:31 UTC hello@padlet.com Coercion of suspects and witnesses gilesl1 https://padlet.com/gilesl1/rhpcbm6cx9p8/wish/410976072 Definition:
  • Rights aren't observed and suspects/witnesses feel compelled or faced to answer questions against their will.

What this looks like:
  • If people aren't treated fairly by police in becomes coercion.
  • People who are mainly effects Aboriginal people, Torres Strait Islanders and people who can't understand English.
  • Are main targets for police.

One example in the news:
  • In 1975 two men were coerced by detectives and witnesses,  having to serve 39 years in prison until to be released in 2014.
  • Bibliography
https://www.news.com.au/world/witness-recants-and-admits-detectives-coerced-his-testimony/news-story/5da1581801a1210cf8c30269168c9213

]]> 2019-11-14 02:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/gilesl1/rhpcbm6cx9p8/wish/410976072 Trial by Media gilesl1 https://padlet.com/gilesl1/rhpcbm6cx9p8/wish/410976647 Definition:
  • Trial by media can undermine basic priciples.
  • All  individuals that have that been accused of a crime can remain innocent until proven guilty.

What this looks like:
  • Members of a jury may be biased to what they have heard on the media.
  • It makes it harder to biased or unbiased towards the media.

One example in the news:
  • A UK Juror was dismissed for child abduction from friends on Facebook for help decide the verdict.
  • Bibliography:
https://www.latrobe.edu.au/nest/social-media-and-the-fair-trial/

]]> 2019-11-14 02:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/gilesl1/rhpcbm6cx9p8/wish/410976647 Corruption gilesl1 https://padlet.com/gilesl1/rhpcbm6cx9p8/wish/410976712 Definition:
  • Corruption is any form of dishonest behavior that causes people to break laws for their own gains.

What does this look like:
  • Bribery, when government takes money from you to alter court cases.
  • Anti-corruption agencies such as (police, lawyers, magistrates, judges and politicians.

One example in the news:
  • A senior WA public servent charged with corruption of over $2.5 milllion dollars lying about government funds.
  • Bibliography:
https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/senior-wa-public-servant-charged-with-corruption-over-2-5-million-rort-20191114-p53as9.html
]]> 2019-11-14 02:29:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gilesl1/rhpcbm6cx9p8/wish/410976712 Court Delays gilesl1 https://padlet.com/gilesl1/rhpcbm6cx9p8/wish/410976790 Definition:
  • Court delays takes time and unfortunately will often cause delays.

What does this look like:
  • Delays in criminal cases is big when it come to court delays.
  • Including lack of legal assistance, time-consuming court processes.

One example in the news:
  • Northern Territory Supreme court see cases held almost two years without descision.
  • Bibliography:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-30/northern-territory-supreme-court-delays-see-cases-held-2-years/9705050
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