Trust law

What are the primary ways of determining institutional racism and what are the strengths and pitfalls of each in working toward a Criminal Justice system that is culturally sensitive? Institutional racism is defined by the text (McNamara, Burns) as the type discrimination built into the structure of society (McNamara & Burns, 2009, p. 329). However in the article Crack Pipes and Policing: A case Study of Institutional Racism and Remedial Action in Cleveland it was described as “one of the…

If you had the ability to stop a crime before it happened are you morally pure because you stopped it or are you morally dirty because you refused to what needed to be done? How do we know what is moral and what is not? Morality consists of moral rules that you place on yourself. From research, I have learned that Kant, Mill, and Sarte all have solid views on what is right and wrong. Kant believes, “Only thing that is good without qualification is the good will.” The good will is the will to do…

I took a law class senior year of high school and we learned a lot about various civil rights cases. We learned how the lawyer, defendant, and judge are supposed to act and cooperate. After reading this book, I realized that not everything about the criminal justice system were always good. The laws surrounding the justice system are stellar and give everyone a fair and equal chance. It is the people that…

regulations implemented to prevent bullying and punish those who do, students are also outweighing their benefits and the consequences for their actions. In addition, animal rights movements has also aided in the decline of violence, by implementing laws to protect animals dog fighting rings are being struck down, as well as using animals in unethical…

origins of men in nature, or how mankind existed before entering into civil society. Locke outlines the extent of man’s freedoms in nature; according to Locke man may “dispose of their possessions and persons, as they think fit, within the bounds of the law of nature, without asking leave, or depending upon the will of any other man. [4]” He then explains that man in the state of nature has no right to take his or any other man’s life. To threaten another’s life puts himself in a state of war…

When considering the relationship between law and literature, one might come to the conclusion that the intersection between the disciplines is one of interrogation. Literature enables man to ask questions of the letter of the law without endangering himself. If this scenario were to happen, how would this be handled legally? Is the legal decision just and/or moral? It enables man to venture into the psyche of the legally accused and say, “Is this man guilty? Does guilt imply evil? What if I…

Knowing the Limits When America’s founding fathers composed the Constitution two centuries ago, they created the legislative branch to write and enforce laws to better the nation. Since then, congressmen and American citizens debate whether or not the Legislative Branch has upheld its original job of benefitting the people. This concern developed out of a growing public perception of government corruption. In an attempt to address this concern, the possibility of enforcing term limits on…

Rangatahi Courts Indigeneity has also been attempted to be recognised through Rangatahi Courts, which emerged after the judiciary acknowledged the overrepresentation of Maori youth in the criminal justice system (Dickson, 2011). Rangatahi courts monitor family group conferences which engage in sentencing. They support retaining Maori identity which is critical to avoid harm and poverty (Jackson, 1988). Yet, the same concerns of being tokenistic in nature are present, as though the process is…

lawyers from it’s induction in law, accellerating intense legal debate for the justification for this "strange and wonderful" doctrine per Holmes. From it’s appearance in the Code of Hammurabi to it’s presence with English lawyers in decisions ranging from the Statute of Wills in 1540, the Statute of Tenures in 1660 and even in current pending cases, this doctrine has been controversial in every respect ranging from public policy considerations to human rights law. Professor Wade described it…

Literature Review: When looking at the issues concerning perceived law enforcement misconduct, body-worn cameras continue to dominate the discussion. Society is eager to find a palatable solution to what some perceive as a brutal police force with little accountability. In numerous recent use of force encounters, law enforcement officials have been portrayed as individuals with a complete lack of respect for a person’s individual rights, especially those of minorities. While the idea of…