#criminal-justice-system

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Black Lives Matter
fromKqed
6 days ago

Uncuffed: Where Were You in '92? | KQED

The acquittal of four police officers in Rodney King's beating sparked significant riots and ongoing dialogue about police brutality and racial inequality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

People with working-class accents more likely to be suspected of committing crimes

Accent bias in the UK criminal justice system raises serious concerns about stereotypes affecting perceptions of guilt and innocence.
Accents from cities like Liverpool and Newcastle are unfairly associated with crime, impacting all judicial processes.
The study highlights the need for awareness and reform in how accents influence judgment in the legal system.
#public-safety
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Tory police cuts are only part of the ongoing crisis affecting victims of crime

Cuts to police budgets significantly harmed crime-fighting effectiveness, leading to a collapse in clear-up rates for serious crimes.
Complex cases and inadequate technology budgets hinder effective policing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Tory police cuts are only part of the ongoing crisis affecting victims of crime

Cuts to police budgets significantly harmed crime-fighting effectiveness, leading to a collapse in clear-up rates for serious crimes.
Complex cases and inadequate technology budgets hinder effective policing.
more#public-safety
#legal-reform
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

'I am in a blind rage' - Natasha O'Brien was not informed about date of upcoming appeal over her attacker Cathal Crotty's sentence

Ms. O'Brien is upset about not being informed of her case date, emphasizing the need for better victim support in the justice system.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
11 months ago
New York City

'Racist law change cost me 47 years fighting my wrongful conviction'

Majority verdicts were introduced for racist and classist reasons and have led to wrongful convictions.
Winston Trew's case highlights the impact of majority verdicts on innocent individuals.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

'I am in a blind rage' - Natasha O'Brien was not informed about date of upcoming appeal over her attacker Cathal Crotty's sentence

Ms. O'Brien is upset about not being informed of her case date, emphasizing the need for better victim support in the justice system.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
11 months ago
New York City

'Racist law change cost me 47 years fighting my wrongful conviction'

Majority verdicts were introduced for racist and classist reasons and have led to wrongful convictions.
Winston Trew's case highlights the impact of majority verdicts on innocent individuals.
more#legal-reform
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

After Daniel Penny not-guilty verdict, calls mount for DA Alvin Bragg to 'resign in shame'

Calls for Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's removal intensified following the trial of Daniel Penny, as critics argue he misuses prosecutorial power.
Social justice
fromKqed
6 months ago

Two New Books Raise Big Concerns About Innocent Men in US Prisons

The articles highlight wrongful convictions and the systemic failures within the criminal justice system
Defense lawyers act as heroes, often working for free to help the wrongfully convicted
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago
London

Jail failing to prepare inmates for release - report

HMP Brixton fails to prepare inmates for release, with high drug availability and overcrowded living conditions contributing to ongoing issues.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Eric Butler, 49, Dies; Promoted Restorative Justice' for Young People

Eric Butler was a prominent anti-violence counselor advocating for restorative justice in education, aimed at diverting youth from the criminal justice system.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago

Editorial | Latest Rikers Island demands investigation, and possibly more accountability | amNewYork

Inmates on Rikers Island are individuals deserving safety and care, with recent instances of medical neglect and deaths prompting concerns for reform.
fromBKReader
1 year ago
Brooklyn

What to Do if You've Been Charged with a Domestic Violence Crime

Understanding the legal process in domestic violence charges is essential for effective navigation of the criminal justice system.
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