Sex and the law

This essay will focus on Megan’s Law, a program in the United States of America that is aimed at deterring the rate of recidivism for offenders who have been convicted of child-related offences. The essay will argue that the theoretical basis is inadequate to achieve the desired result due to the lack of focus on offenders and the negative consequences that all offenders encounter. In July 1994, Jesse Timmendequas, a twice convicted sex offender was charged for the rape and murder of Megan…

decriminalization of sex trade in many countries, it still exists and “is one of the biggest industry with a revenue worldwide of $186 billion” (Prostitution Statistic, 2015). Many issues and risks are associated with this profession. Some scholars argue ethically it corrupts people's moral compass, other experts say that human trafficking is related with it, that it leads to violence. But major findings and researches contradict these theories, It is legal in Canada but many aspects like…

In my opinion, sex offenses do receive special attention in the criminal justice system. I believe this because of laws that have been implemented in recent years that focus specifically on sex offenders, the way the public and larger community perceive them as a unique group, and the growing apprehension of the group due to the severe impact sex crimes have. The first reason I believe that sex offenses receive special attention is because of the strict laws and policies that have demonstrable…

have seen some business paying fines in regards of not following the public accommodations laws that states have in place. However same-sex couples are still being refuse of services by owners who consider their religious beliefs to be above the law but consequently by court must abide by the laws that are set forth by the government. Unfortunately, there has been some bills that are being passed into law in some states that protect those business owner’s religious beliefs. In order to…

is a part of human nature. Recently Canada has put a new law in place, Bill C-36 to try and end prostitution in Canada. This law is meant to discourage prostitution by promoting an exit, and holding johns, pimps, and traffickers criminally responsible. This law was put into power on December 6th, 2014. The main changes in the law is that now buying sex is illegal, advertising services of others is illegal, and anything to do with sale of sex cannot be anywhere near someone under 18. It is not a…

equal before the law, so no person can hold another as a slave; and the Congress shall have power to make all laws necessary and proper to carry this declaration into effect everywhere in the United States.” Over 150 years later, slavery still exists, yet it is shocking to most to hear that it still exists and not a thing in the past. Slavery exists in the form of sex trafficking in which a person is held as a slave by another person. Modern-Day Slavery, major contributing factors to sex…

Thesis: This essay will argue that the best theory for explaining sex trafficking is rational theory through exploring the influence, cause and combat of sex trafficking. Topic Sentence: The increase of sex trafficking is recognised as a growing global problem. Evidence/Research: In this paragraph I plan to look at sex trafficking at an international level by making reference to the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime, Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish…

Same-sex marriage is an important issue that have been a central point in modern society. Certainly, the importance of this issues should be decided on the foundation of civil freedom and civil rights. The recognition of the legitimate rights of same-sex married couples should be acknowledged and protected under the law. Thus, rejecting same-sex couples, the legal rights to get married is the despicable indecency denying human rights to lively freely. “Gay marriage is really a matter of respect…

physical control over sex offenders, both by means of significantly enhanced prison terms, and the resurrection of dormant provision allowing involuntary civil commitment” (Wall, 1997; Brackel & Cavanaugh, 2000 in Wayne). These institution-based approaches were unsuccessful in fully addressing the public’s concerns and safety.…

Sex trafficking is a pressing, yet often ignored issue that can be difficult to discuss. However, it must be brought up. It is a multi-billion-dollar industry worldwide, according to the Huffington Post. UNICEF reports that sex trafficking affects at least 2 million girls under the age of 18 worldwide. It happens under the radar--children are kept as slaves and forced into prostitution. They are sold off, treated as objects rather than human beings. They have no control over their situation, so…