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Japan's New Lay Judge System: Deliberative Democracy In Action?, Zachary Corey, Valerie P. Hans Jan 2010

Japan's New Lay Judge System: Deliberative Democracy In Action?, Zachary Corey, Valerie P. Hans

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'Fruits Of The Poisonous Tree' In Comparative Law, Stephen C. Thaman Jan 2010

'Fruits Of The Poisonous Tree' In Comparative Law, Stephen C. Thaman

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This article gives a brief review of the types of exclusionary rules articulated in modern codes, constitutions, and jurisprudence, and explores how these rules are interpreted when excluding the derivative “fruits” of constitutional violations of the right to silence and human dignity during police interrogations and the right to privacy in one’s home and confidential communications. It shows, whether a country begins with a seemingly airtight categorical exclusionary rule for serious constitutional violations, or allows judges great discretion in deciding whether to use fruits of unconstitutional police behavior, the search for truth has largely triumphed over constitutional rights. As a …


A Typology Of Consensual Criminal Procedures: An Historical And Comparative Perspective On The Theory And Practice Of Avoiding The Full Trial, Stephen C. Thaman Jan 2010

A Typology Of Consensual Criminal Procedures: An Historical And Comparative Perspective On The Theory And Practice Of Avoiding The Full Trial, Stephen C. Thaman

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In the words of Clifford Geertz, this chapter engages in “an exercise of intercultural translation” in order to understand the reality of plea bargaining and other forms of consensual resolution of criminal cases. It provides a history of consensual and alternative forms of criminal procedure around the world. It also provides a comprehensive discussion on alternatives to a full trial in modern penal systems and issues that arise with those alternatives.


Approaches To Protecting Victims Of Intimate Partner Violence In The United States And Ireland: People, Property, And Politics, Barbara Glesner Fines Jan 2010

Approaches To Protecting Victims Of Intimate Partner Violence In The United States And Ireland: People, Property, And Politics, Barbara Glesner Fines

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