In 1982, the brutal beating and death of Vincent Chin near a Detroit nightclub enraged the Asian American community and led to changes in the legal system.
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Brian Leveson has recommended more judge-alone trials to address the backlog of nearly 80,000 cases.
Foreign terrorism accounts for a miniscule portion of violence in the United States.
History shows that building the trust of immigrants is an effective tactic in combating local crime and making entire communities safer.
The prison population is projected to increase to up to 105,000 by 2029 unless changes are made.
When used as an abbreviation, DEI’s role in tackling racism and bias becomes susceptible to political manipulation and dismantling.
For the more than 3 million Americans on probation or parole, rules and regulations often serve as hidden traps to reincarceration.
The current approach treats incidents as isolated, when they should be looked at as a whole.
Research shows that imposing longer sentences harms inmates and society. There are less expensive − and more effective − ways to hold people accountable and help them prepare for life after prison.
A mathematician explains the fallacies that may have played a part in Letby’s conviction.
Parolees over 50 tend to have health issues and strained family ties. They’re less likely to reoffend after prison but need more help getting back on their feet.
A New York state court judge sentenced Donald Trump in his hush money case to ‘unconditional discharge.’ What does that mean?
Nordic prisons are praised for their humane approach to incarceration – but they face overcrowding and understaffing issues.
Ted Bundy, the Menendez brothers and Bonnie and Clyde are other criminals who captivated observers because of their intriguing personal stories – and the violent nature of their crimes.
Japan has a very high bar for prosecutions, meaning only the strongest cases are brought to trial. Yet, many problems with the justice system still exist.
Community organizations across the US have launched grassroots operations to inform people with convictions of their voting rights.
There are substantial differences between the two candidates, though each of their records contains some interesting twists and turns.
Judges routinely reduce sentences based on mitigating factors. But a proposal to cap such reductions will potentially lead to fewer guilty pleas and put more strain on a the justice system.
A study found that mock jurors endorsing several rape myths rated the victim’s testimony more truthful if they reported the sexual assault immediately, compared to delayed reporting.
New data on Closing the Gap shows more Indigenous people are in prison, not less.
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Professor Emerita of Criminology, UNSW
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Director, Centre for Innovative Justice, RMIT University
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Professor of Sociology of Law and Deviance, Università di Bologna; University of Essex; The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Law, Boston University
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