NCJ Number
151660
Editor(s)
M D Biskup
Date Published
1993
Length
213 pages
Annotation
These 26 papers present varying viewpoints regarding criminal justice system reform, the rights of the accused, victims' rights, the effect of attorneys on the criminal justice system, and police misconduct.
Abstract
Six papers on criminal justice reforms advocate eliminating racism, improving services for indigent defendants, focusing on rehabilitation, replacing the adversary system, establishing victim-offender mediation, and using a variety of measures. Six papers on the rights of the accused focus on whether protection of these rights undermines justice, the role of the Miranda Rule, and the impact of the exclusionary rule. Four papers on victims' rights argue for their expansion and their reduction and examine their relationship to the rights of the accused. Six papers on attorneys argue for and against defending guilty person, consider whether attorneys strengthen or hinder the legal system, and examine the role of prosecuting attorneys. Four papers on police misconduct focus on whether police violence is excessive or sometimes justifiable and whether or not Federal prosecution would be desirable. Reference lists, critical thinking activities, index, list of organizations from which to obtain further information, and 54 references