16.4 undermining justice by Leah Ogle https://padlet.com/oglel/ugxv1tqpg9su en-us 2019-11-14 02:23:23 UTC 2019-11-15 01:59:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Coercion of suspects and witnesses: oglel https://padlet.com/oglel/ugxv1tqpg9su/wish/410975479 Definition:
  • The police must follow a range of legal processes and procedures when investigating a crime to make sure that suspects and witnesses are treated fairly.
What this looks like:
  • all suspects have a right to silence

injustice:
may occur if these rights are not observed and a suspect or witness feels compelled or forced to answer questions against their will

One example in the news:

]]> 2019-11-14 02:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/oglel/ugxv1tqpg9su/wish/410975479 Trial by media: oglel https://padlet.com/oglel/ugxv1tqpg9su/wish/410975985 Definition:
  • Can spread info quickly in a way that can create the impression of a person's guilt before they have went to court.
What this looks like:
  • members that are apart of the jury may be biased

  • they might think they're guilty from what they've heard in the media 

One example in the news:

]]> 2019-11-14 02:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/oglel/ugxv1tqpg9su/wish/410975985 Corruption: oglel https://padlet.com/oglel/ugxv1tqpg9su/wish/410976031 Definition:
  • it is any form of dishonest or unethical behaviour that causes people to break rules for their own gain.
What this looks like:
  • bribery - in the court system might involve taking money from someone to change the outcome.

One example in the news:

]]> 2019-11-14 02:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/oglel/ugxv1tqpg9su/wish/410976031 Court delays: oglel https://padlet.com/oglel/ugxv1tqpg9su/wish/410976071  Definition:
  • Taking a course to court takes time 
  • unfortunately this will result often result in delays
What this looks like:
Delays in criminals cases can be caused by a variety of factors:

  • a lack of legal assistance for those who cannot  afford a lawyer

  • complex and time consuming court processes and procedures

  • such as the requirement that most evidence must be given verbally in court 

One example in the news:

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