Criminal Justice and the Pursuit of Truth

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Hillier ◽  
Gavin Dingwall
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Justice Process ◽  
Criminal Justice Process ◽  
Concept Of Truth ◽  
Truth Finding

Can the criminal justice system achieve justice based on its ability to determine the truth? This book investigates the concept of truth and scrutinises how well the criminal justice process facilitates truth-finding. It bridges the gap between what people expect from the justice system and what it can legitimately deliver.

scholarly journals Challenges of Effective Communication in the Criminal Justice Process: Findings from Interviews with Victims of Sexual Offences in Australia

Laws ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Rhiannon Davies ◽  
Lorana Bartels
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Sexual Offending ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Sexual Offences ◽  
Justice Process ◽  
Criminal Justice Process

This article focuses on gendered experiences of the criminal justice system, specifically the experiences of adult female victims of sexual offending and the communication difficulties they experience during the criminal justice process. Drawing on the findings from qualitative interviews about sentencing with six victims and 15 justice professionals in Australia, we compare the lived experiences of the victims with the perceptions of the justice professionals who work with them, revealing a significant gap between the information justice professionals believe they are providing and the information victims recall receiving. We then analyse the international literature to distil effective communication strategies, with the goal of improving victims’ experiences of the criminal justice system as a whole. Specifically, we recommend verbal communication skills training for justice professionals who work with victims of crime and the development of visual flowcharts to help victims better understand the criminal justice process. We also recommend that Australian victims’ rights regimes be reformed to place the responsibility for providing information about the criminal process on the relevant justice agencies, rather than requiring the victim to seek this information, and suggest piloting automated notification systems to help agencies fulfil their obligations to provide victims with such information.

scholarly journals Dogs in the criminal justice system: Consideration of facility and therapy dogs

2018 ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Spruin
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Therapy Dogs ◽  
Negative Experience ◽  
Current Opinion ◽  
Secondary Victimisation ◽  
Justice Process ◽  
Criminal Justice Process ◽  
Practical Analysis

It is known that the criminal justice process is most often perceived as a negative experience by victims, witnesses, as well as defendants. Whilst measures have been put into place across the globe to improve their experiences, there is still much more which needs to be done, especially as the process can involve secondary victimisation of those participating in it and prolonged trauma. The current opinion piece centres on the use of trained dogs to help the experiences of criminal justice system users during active cases. Whilst this practice is mostly used in North America, hints at bringing varying types of dogs into the criminal justice system are visible elsewhere, too. With the criminal justice users in mind, it is key to establish, from the offset, the positives of such service, but also be very aware of its limitations and challenges, in order for the service delivering what it aims without causing a disruption to the criminal justice process or its users. This piece provides a theoretical and practical analysis of topicssurrounding the use of specially trained dogs to support criminal justice system users with the view of highlighting our lack of knowledge on the topic and practical challenges of this service.

scholarly journals Mereposisi Korban dalam Sistem Peradilan Pidana di Indonesia: Suatu Keterlemparan (gowerfen-sein) dalam Mitos Modernitas

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 525
Author(s):  
Rocky Marbun
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Common Sense ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Grand Narrative ◽  
The People ◽  
Critical Approaches ◽  
Justice Process ◽  
Criminal Justice Process

Myths in the modern era are things that are considered like truth. It arises through the process of hegemony and dialectical domination by the authority in history. So, myth is a phenomenon of common sense without criticism. The state's presence in the criminal justice process as a grand narrative identified with the interests of victims and society, in general, is common sense without criticism. This study aims to reveal whether the myth of modernity is a representation of victims in the Criminal Justice System. This study uses a normative juridical method based on secondary data with several models of approaches, including conceptual approaches, philosophical approaches, and critical approaches. The result of this research shows the phenomenon of objectification and reification of the people as victims in the Criminal Justice System in Indonesia. Mitos dalam era modern merupakan hal-hal yang diandaikan begitu saja sebagai suatu kebenaran. Hal tersebut tampil melalui proses hegemoni dan dominasi dalam dialektika otoritas dalam sejarah. Sehingga, mitos merupakan suatu fenomena common sense tanpa kritik. Kehadiran negara dalam proses peradilan pidana sebagai narasi tunggal (grand narrative) yang diidentikan dengan kepentingan korban dan masyarakat secara umum, merupakan common sense tanpa kritik. Penelitian ini ditujukan untuk membongkar apakah mitos modernitas tersebut merupakan representasi korban dalam Sistem Peradilan Pidana. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode yuridis normatif yang berbasis kepada data sekunder dengan beberapa model pendekatan, antara lain pendekatan konseptual, pendekatan filsafat, dan pendekatan kritis. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya fenomena objektivikasi dan reifikasi terhadap masyarakat sebagai korban dalam Sistem Peradilan Pidana di Indonesia.  

scholarly journals Pemenuhan Hak Rekreasional Terhadap Narapidana Anak Di Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak Banda Aceh

Media Iuris ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 265
Author(s):  
Zulyani Mahmud ◽  
Zahratul Idami ◽  
Suhaimi Suhaimi
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Musical Instruments ◽  
Inhibitory Factors ◽  
Justice Process ◽  
Criminal Justice Process ◽  
The Right ◽  
Banda Aceh

This article discusses and describes the task of the Banda Aceh Special Development Institute (LPKA) in providing guidance and fulfilling the rights of children in lpka. Law No. 11 of 2012 on the child criminal justice system in Article 3 states that every child in the criminal justice process has the right to conduct recreational activities, but in fact the fulfillment of children’s recreational rights has not been carried out to the maximum while in LPKA. The research method used is empirical juridical research method. The results showed the granting of Recreational Rights has not been running optimally, from within the LPKA is done by giving a schedule of play to students on holidays, activities carried out are playing volleys and playing musical instruments, activities outside lpka is to be a guest at discussion events held by other parties. not clearly regulated how the granting of recreational rights, the granting of recreational rights is done only on the basis of the policy of the Head of LPKA. Inhibitory factors in the absence of a special budget for the granting of recreational rights.Keywords: Fullfillment; Right; Recreational; Child Prisioner.Artikel ini membahas dan menganilis tugas Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak (LPKA) Banda Aceh dalam memberikan pembinaan dan mempenuhi hak-hak anak di dalam LPKA, Undang-Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2012 tentang sistem peradilan pidana anak dalam Pasal 3 menyebutkan bahwa setiap anak dalam proses peradilan pidana berhak melakukan kegiatan rekreasional, Namun dalam faktanya pemenuhan hak rekreasional anak belumlah terlaksana dengan maksimal selama di LPKA. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian yuridis empiris. Hasil penelitian menunjukan pemberian Hak Rekreasional belum berjalan maksimal, dari dalam LPKA dilakukan dengan cara memberikan jadwal bermain kepada anak didik di hari libur, kegiatan yang dilakukan adalah bermain volley dan bermain alat musik, kegiatan di luar LPKA yaitu menjadi tamu pada acara-acara diskusi yang di selenggarkan pihak lain. tidak diatur secara jelas bagaimana pemberian hak rekreasional tersebut, pemberian hak rekreasional dilakukan hanya atas dasar kebijakan Kepala LPKA. Faktor Penghambat tidak adanya anggaran khusus untuk pemberian hak rekreasional.Kata Kunci: Pemenuhan; Hak; Rekreasional; Narapidana Anak.

scholarly journals REDRESSING THE ONLINE TRANSACTION FRAUD VICTIM TREATMENT AND INTEREST FULFILLMENT IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 650
Author(s):  
Anton Hendrik Samudra
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Material Loss ◽  
Loss Recovery ◽  
Justice Process ◽  
Criminal Justice Process

This article gives idea on how to redress online transaction fraud victim in criminal justice system. The method applied is by looking scholars’ studies, statutes, observation of victimization process and interviewing law enforcement and victim. In several occasions, investigators turned to blame the victim when they report the crime. For several unsolved cases, the victim asked to revoke their report. This caused by investigator’s view that victim recklessness and failure to think what is deservedly suppose is the main cause of the crime. Treatment and interest fulfillment of online transaction fraud victim in criminal justice system should be redressed, such as the accommodation of material loss recovery, and regarding the victim’s interest during criminal justice process.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTASI ASAS LEX SPECIALIS DEROGAT LEGI GENERALI DALAM SISTEM PERADILAN PIDANA

2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 503
Author(s):  
Shinta Agustina
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Criminal Procedure ◽  
Penal Code ◽  
Criminal Cases ◽  
Justice Process ◽  
Criminal Justice Process ◽  
Cumulative Model

This study aims to assess and analyze the application of the principle of lex specialis the derogat legi generali in the Criminal Justice System related to the stages in the criminal justice process, and the form of the indictment in applying the principle of lex specialis the derogat legi generali. The method used is empirical juridical with descriptive analytical. The result shows that this principle is applied in criminal cases that violating the general and special criminal provisions in the Penal Code, the general criminal provisions in the Penal Code and special criminal provisions outside the Penal Code, as well as criminal cases that violating two special criminal acts outside the Penal Code. Regarding the fase of criminal procedure in handling the case under this principle, it is implemented in the adjudication process, using the subsidiarity or cumulative model of chargingPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dan menganalisis penerapan asas lex specialis derogat legi generali dalam Sistem Peradilan Pidana terkait dengan tahapan dalam proses peradilan pidana, dan bentuk surat dakwaan dalam menerapkan asas lex xpecialis derogat legi generali tersebut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode  yuridis empiris yang bersifat deskriptif analitis. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa asas lex specialis derogat legi generali diterapkan dalam perkara pidana yang mempertemukan ketentuan pidana umum dan khusus dalam KUHP, ketentuan pidana umum dalam KUHP dan ketentuan pidana khusus di luar KUHP, serta perkara pidana yang mempertemukan dua atau lebih ketentuan pidana khusus di luar KUHP. Berkenaan dengan tahapan dalam sistem peradilan pidana, asas ini diterapkan dalam tahap adjudication, yang mengharuskan surat dakwaan dibuat dalam model subsidiaritas atau kumulatif

The Normative Basis for Victims' Rights and Their Status in the Criminal Justice Process

2019 ◽  
pp. 57-113
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
International Criminal ◽  
International Criminal Justice ◽  
International Crimes ◽  
Conflict Situations ◽  
Justice Process ◽  
Criminal Justice Process ◽  
Normative Basis

In this chapter, the study moves from the legal basis upon which these crimes can be prosecuted to victim-oriented approaches in the criminal justice system. It critically examines the emerging trend of victims-centred approach in international criminal justice system and especially how developments in some domestic systems have informed the growing trend to address the needs of victims in international criminal justice. The discussion in this chapter indicates that the relatively new idea of justice for victims of international crimes suggests that the international criminal justice process should attend to victims' needs, thereby contributing in the rebuilding of war-torn communities. The author argues that while the relatively new victim-centred approach to international crimes remains a significant component of comprehensive victim-focused responses, the complex realties of victims of sexual violence in conflict situations provide a unique range of challenges in addressing the needs of victims in the context of international criminal justice system.

The Influence of Anogenital Injury on Women’s Willingness to Engage With the Criminal Justice Process After Rape

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 968-983 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bonnie Sue Fisher ◽  
Alyssa Kaplan ◽  
Mia Budescu ◽  
Jamison Fargo ◽  
Deborah Tiller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Justice Process ◽  
Criminal Justice Process ◽  
Willingness To Engage

Medical-legal-social science research has documented that nongenital and/or anogenital injuries play a significant role throughout the criminal justice system from victims reporting to judges determining the length of a sentence. What remains an open question is whether the documentation of anogenital injury influences women’s willingness to engage in the criminal justice system. A sample of women age 21 years and older residing in an urban area were asked about willingness to report to police, file charges, and work with the courts to prosecute after rape. Questions were framed with a qualifying statement about the forensic examination being able to detect injury related to forced sexual intercourse. Results show that women had a high willingness to act if the examination could detect anogenital injury and women with and without a history of forced sexual intercourse had significant differences in their responses to these questions. Implications for health care, criminal justice system, and future research are discussed.

10. Race, ethnicities, and the criminal justice system

Criminology ◽  
2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neena Samota
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Critical Race Theory ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Race And Ethnicity ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Race Theory ◽  
State Response ◽  
System P ◽  
Justice Process ◽  
Criminal Justice Process

This chapter examines the salience of race and ethnicity in the criminal justice system from the perspective of critical race theory (CRT). It first provides an overview of the key ideas of CRT before discussing the interrelationships among race, crime, and the criminal justice system. It then explores the state response to rising social inequality and racial discrimination, as well as the key decision-making points in the criminal justice process that potentially increase or decrease ethnic disproportionality. It also considers the use of CRT to understand crime and criminal justice in England and Wales and how the principle of fairness that underpins the concept of policing by consent is undermined by any unfair practices or unlawful discrimination. concludes by citing evidence showing that people from ethnic minorities are at greater risk of criminalisation and harsher sanctions through the policing, prosecution, and sentencing stages.

scholarly journals Women Victims of Domestic Violence: Analysis of Their Perceptions of the Criminal Justice System in Romania

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-40
Author(s):  
Imola Antal ◽  
Júlia Szigeti ◽  
Maria Stoleru
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Main Question ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Legal Intervention ◽  
Justice Process ◽  
Criminal Justice Process

Abstract Criminal justice interventions are important to reduce domestic violence and protect women. In this study we will tackle the unwillingness of women in two regions of Romania to press charges and the failure of the criminal justice system in providing them protection and justice. “Why don’t women press charges?” was the main question that stood at the basis of the international research WOSAFEJUS1, where Babeş-Bolyai University (UBB) was the main Romanian partner through its Faculty of Sociology and Social Work. In our paper we will analyse the studies relevant to the field of domestic violence and we will pay a special attention to those that take into consideration the functioning of the criminal justice system. We will present a preliminary analysis of the women’s perception of the criminal justice system in Romania. Our results are based on 76 semi-structured interviews with women in a situation of domestic violence. Atlas.ti was used to aid a thematic analysis of the qualitative data. The results will highlight women’s expectations regarding the justice system, the perceived usefulness of the legal intervention as well as the main factors that come into play when they decide to stay or to leave the criminal justice process. Even though in most of the cases police intervention can’t or doesn’t provide safety and the rapid elimination of danger, the importance of non-legislative factors of intervention has nevertheless been emphasized.

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