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Exploring the pillars of justice! The 4 Principles of Criminal Sentencing - proportionality, parsimony, equality, and human dignity - pave the path for fair and effective punishment. Let's delve deeper into the core of our legal system. ⏱️ Schedule your FREE Intake today ☎️954-765-1900 https://lnkd.in/gQ8TcpMN Double-tap if you love our content! ❤️ Leave a like and share your thoughts in the comments below. 🗣️ Don't forget to hit that share button and save this post for later. #FloridaLaw #FLCriminalDefense #FloridaJustice #FloridaAttorney #FLCriminalLaw #FloridaCourts #FLDefenseAttorney #FloridaRights #CriminalLaw #CriminalDefense #Florida #LegalGuide #DefenseMatters #KnowBeforeYouHire #DUI #DUIAttorneys #CriminalLaw #Expungement

In the midst of election-year debates, this insightful article underscores the bipartisan momentum behind criminal justice reform. It highlights an effort aimed at shortening post-prison supervision without compromising public safety. It's time we rise above partisan divides and work across the aisle to ensure that the work being done to reform the criminal justice system continues regardless of who holds political power. Read more about it here: https://loom.ly/Xpt_YQ0

Correction: Niamat Ullah Bashar! My write-up on the Criminal justice system in Pakistan: its challenges and remedies. In this article, I explained the important ingredients of the Criminal justice system and its role in balancing society as well as the ground realities and complexities faced by laymen in the marathon of Dispensation of justice. This article contains my opinions and experiences supported by statistics from reputable sites and Research, as well as the Judgment of the Higher Judiciary. I hope after reading it, readers will get an idea of the Criminal justice system, its organs, its function, and its importance owing to the Criminal Justice System of Pakistan. https://lnkd.in/g9V3_DBX

FINAL REPORT - THE PENAL CODE: IS IT COMPATIBLE WITH THE BILL OF RIGHTS? This Final Report contains recommendations to amend those provisions in the Penal (2019 Revision) (“the Penal Code”) that are incompatible with the Bill of Rights, Freedoms and Responsibilities (“the Bill of Rights”) contained in Part I to Schedule 2 of the Cayman Islands Constitution Order, 2009 (“the Constitution”). The provisions identified in the first instance are those relating to immature age (minimum age of criminal responsibility), compulsion by spouse, insulting the modesty of a woman, procuring abortion, unnatural offences and indecent assault. The proposed Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2022 for consideration is attached as Appendix 1. 

Kenya's Sexual Offences Act, particularly Section 8(2), mandates life imprisonment for defilement of children aged 11 or less. This provision has sparked intense debate, especially after the Supreme Court's Muruatetu judgments, which challenged mandatory sentences for murder, raising questions about judicial discretion and fair trial rights. Check out our blog below for a comprehensive read. https://lnkd.in/dz77HuMR

Right To Personal Liberty Shouldn't Be Narrowed: Madras High Court Orally Criticises State For Casual Use Of Preventive Detention Laws The recent remarks by the Madras High Court highlight a strong commitment to preserving individual liberties and upholding democratic principles. Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice V Sivagnanam have underscored the importance of applying Preventive Detention Laws with careful consideration and solid evidence. This balanced approach ensures that preventive detention serves its intended purpose while respecting fundamental rights. By advocating for a thoughtful application of these laws, the court is reinforcing the core values of justice and fairness within our legal system. Such judicial foresight is crucial for maintaining a just society and ensuring that legal practices align with democratic values. #LegalReform #Justice #HumanRights #PreventiveDetention #MadrasHighCourt #DemocraticValues #RuleOfLaw

The Scottish Sentencing Council has published a comprehensive literature review on the sentencing of stalking offences in Scotland. Key findings include: ➡️ Strong link between stalking and domestic abuse ➡️ Significant increase in non-harassment orders ➡️ Important findings on reoffending ➡️ Insights into victim experiences Read the full review: https://bit.ly/3ARj9zA University of Glasgow School of Law hashtag #ScottishLaw #CriminalJustice #LegalResearch

Victimisation phenomena events and structural barriers to access Justice must be lift out to the societal & operational systems by all means- knowledge development and know- how contributing expertise inputs?

"The report examines six areas of policy and law for each state: parenting, relationship recognition and religious refusal, non-discrimination, hate crimes and criminal justice, youth-related, and health and safety." #ImproveSociety #SocialActivism

Proud to have co-edited, alongside Gert Vermeulen and Nina Peršak, this special issue of the International Review of Penal Law (RIDP, Vol. 95, issue 2, 2024). The issue features nineteen innovative and timely papers that explore the boundaries of #sexualintegrity and affirmative sexual consent, #genderviolence, and image-based or #onlinesexualabuse.