1. What is the name of novel or movie or drama or poem or famous personality or biography (art-form) you have taken for this study of professional legal ethics in this evaluation?100 words
The Exorcism of Emily Rose - it is an American legal drama and horror art-work/film released in 2005 and was directed by Scott Derrickson. The movie taken for the analysis her is loosely based on a real life story of Anneliese Michel, and follow an agnostic defense counsel (Erin Bruner) representing a parish priest (Richard Moore), whi is accused by the state of negligent homicide after his exorcism lead to the death of Emily Rose a 19-year old girl.
2. What are those ethical issues you saw in that art-form, author or protagonist confronted and fought …show more content…
The ethical issues stem from this verdict- although Bruner fails to produce enough evidence to absolve Father Moore from the crime, the verdict passed does not fully address the gravity surrounding Emily’s death especially considering the fact that Emily was placed under Father Moore’s care by her parents when she was no longer in the condition to look after herself. Bruner’s principle arguments lean towards supernatural possibilities (which she can’t prove in a precise manner as does the prosecutor Ethan Thomas for medical facts regarding the case), focusing heavily on Christian mythology. Using Father Moore’s religious background, Bruner influences the jury, who are primarily understood to be …show more content…
In India, both the issues have been dealt with up to a certain extent to ensure that they don’t interfere with legal implementations. The concept of jury duty was abolished in India in the 1960s owing to the case of K. M. Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra 1962 AIR 605. In this particular case, decision made by the jury was found perverse and influenced by the media and the presiding judge. The Bombay High Court convicted Nanavati – a verdict upheld by the Supreme Court. In case of crime committed by people with religious backgrounds, in numerous cases courts have astutely, regardless of political influences, sentenced them
The Exorcism of Emily Rose - it is an American legal drama and horror art-work/film released in 2005 and was directed by Scott Derrickson. The movie taken for the analysis her is loosely based on a real life story of Anneliese Michel, and follow an agnostic defense counsel (Erin Bruner) representing a parish priest (Richard Moore), whi is accused by the state of negligent homicide after his exorcism lead to the death of Emily Rose a 19-year old girl.
2. What are those ethical issues you saw in that art-form, author or protagonist confronted and fought …show more content…
The ethical issues stem from this verdict- although Bruner fails to produce enough evidence to absolve Father Moore from the crime, the verdict passed does not fully address the gravity surrounding Emily’s death especially considering the fact that Emily was placed under Father Moore’s care by her parents when she was no longer in the condition to look after herself. Bruner’s principle arguments lean towards supernatural possibilities (which she can’t prove in a precise manner as does the prosecutor Ethan Thomas for medical facts regarding the case), focusing heavily on Christian mythology. Using Father Moore’s religious background, Bruner influences the jury, who are primarily understood to be …show more content…
In India, both the issues have been dealt with up to a certain extent to ensure that they don’t interfere with legal implementations. The concept of jury duty was abolished in India in the 1960s owing to the case of K. M. Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra 1962 AIR 605. In this particular case, decision made by the jury was found perverse and influenced by the media and the presiding judge. The Bombay High Court convicted Nanavati – a verdict upheld by the Supreme Court. In case of crime committed by people with religious backgrounds, in numerous cases courts have astutely, regardless of political influences, sentenced them