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Mayoral Candidates Scott Stringer, Eric Adams Travel Different Roads On Police Reform, Ryan Songalia Dec 2020

Mayoral Candidates Scott Stringer, Eric Adams Travel Different Roads On Police Reform, Ryan Songalia

Capstones

Police reform is likely to be among the most consequential issues in the 2021 New York City Mayoral Democratic Primary and general election. Two of the leading candidates, Eric Adams and Scott Stringer, have long records to dissect on the issue.


Models Of The Anti-Corruption Body In Foreign Countries: Positive And Negative Aspects, Qunduz Rozimova Sep 2020

Models Of The Anti-Corruption Body In Foreign Countries: Positive And Negative Aspects, Qunduz Rozimova

Review of law sciences

This article examined the multifunctional, preventive and law enforcement models of state bodies of foreign countries to combat corruption and the author analyzes their positive and negative features. Based on the experience of foreign countries, proposals and a recommendation have been developed to organize the activities of the anti-corruption body in Uzbekistan, proposed in the Message of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the Chambers of the Oliy Majlis on January 24 of this year.


Criminological Characteristics Of The Offender Who Committed A Crime In A State Of Affect (Strong Mental Excitement), Komil Khakimov Sep 2020

Criminological Characteristics Of The Offender Who Committed A Crime In A State Of Affect (Strong Mental Excitement), Komil Khakimov

Review of law sciences

This article describes the identity of the offender, which the author considers as a criminological element of crimes committed in the state of passion. It contains a detailed analysis of the marital status of the offender, psychological symptoms, circumstances that led to the commission of the crime. The author's conclusions on the factors determining the personality of the offender who committed the crime in a state of passion are put forward in the article


The Role Of A Prosecutor In Guaranteeing The Rights And Freedoms Of Participants In Criminal Proceedings, Dildora Bazarova Sep 2020

The Role Of A Prosecutor In Guaranteeing The Rights And Freedoms Of Participants In Criminal Proceedings, Dildora Bazarova

Review of law sciences

The purpose of the article is to consider the point of view on the need to change the procedure for the formation and introduction of restrictions on the powers of the prosecutor's office to make decisions affecting the rights and freedoms of citizens in criminal proceedings. According to the author, among the international experts’ recommendations, the proposals on strengthening public control measures including the participation of civil society representatives in addressing the career growth of prosecutors are of particular interest. These measures will contribute to a more objective assessment of personal and business qualities, as well as the results of …


Criminological Description Of Crimes Related To Terrorism And Their Causes, Jamshid Ibrohimov Sep 2020

Criminological Description Of Crimes Related To Terrorism And Their Causes, Jamshid Ibrohimov

Review of law sciences

Terrorism is the most dangerous and difficult vocation of our time. In order to solve this social problem, it is necessary first of all to know exactly what terrorism is, its plot, essence, why and by whom it is used as a tool in the fight against terrorism. It is worth noting that now the fact that the identity of the terrorist was not described as a Fox, is one of the main problems in science. In this case, it is also very important to pay attention to the various data on the delivery of mercenaries maksad in the case …


Features Of Voluntary Refusal In Criminal Attempt, Dildora Kamalova Sep 2020

Features Of Voluntary Refusal In Criminal Attempt, Dildora Kamalova

Review of law sciences

Voluntary refusal is directly interrelated with the stages of the commission of the crime, since the correct determination of stage of the refusal can possibly serve as the basis for exemption from criminal liability or conviction. In this regard, the author analyzed the possibility of a voluntary refusal at the stage of a completed and/or inchoated criminal attempt, which is one of the controversial issues of criminal law. Based on the analysis of the theory of criminal law and legislation, the author suggested the possibility of voluntary refusal at the stage of the attempt of finished assassination.


Sister Helen Prejean And The Death Penalty: Decades Of Fighting Capital Punishment, University Marketing And Communications, Helen Prejean May 2020

Sister Helen Prejean And The Death Penalty: Decades Of Fighting Capital Punishment, University Marketing And Communications, Helen Prejean

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Sister Helen Prejean has dedicated her life to opposing the death penalty after she witnessed an execution in her home state of Louisiana. Her efforts have sparked a national dialogue on capital punishment and she has helped shape the Catholic Church’s position on the topic. In 2011, she donated her personal archives to the university to help the DePaul community continue to learn from her work. On this episode of DePaul Download, Sister Helen talks about life’s work and what keeps her going.