CRIM 265 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Crown Colony, Complex Instruction Set Computing, Canadian Coast Guard
18 Jan 2020
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A process through which the state responds to behaviour that it deems unacceptable. Delivered through a series of stages: charge, prosecution; trial; sentence; appeal, punishment. These processes and involved agencies are referred to collectively as the cjs. Follows legal procedures to apprehend and control criminal while balancing rights of the accused/convicted. Police courts corrections private non-profit government. What work do people do in the criminal justice system: Who are the clients" of the criminal justice system: Individuals: ie: those accused of crime, those affected by crime. The public"/society: ie: communities who purchase the services of the criminal justice. The administration of justice is controversial and complex: Protection of public" over-rides fairness to accused. Severe penalties, even if degrading or inhumane. Favour punishments that involve the removal or incapacitation of offender to ensure no chance of re-offence. Bill c-51 conservative bill more control less oversight. Emphasis on fairness and equality included rights of offender.
