Sentences with phrase «functioning justice system»
A well - functioning justice system resembles the operating system of a computer.
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That, in fact, in many places, the operations of transnational capital — far from extending access to property, creating general prosperity, promoting democratic institutions, or advancing the causes of law and justice — destroy functioning local economies and communities, sustain and deepen poverty among those capital reduces to the commodity of cheap labor, exploit unjust labor systems, support despotisms, take advantage of conditions in regions too poor to impose or enforce environmental protections (for their ecosystems or their peoples), and are often complicit in the procedural abuse of persons who can hope for no legal redress?
It is the function of «social justice» to blame somebody else, to blame the system, to blame those who (mythically) «control» it.
The number of things done by government could be one measure (such as the number of tax returns or passport applications processed, or the number of prisoners in the criminal justice system) but how should we measure how well those functions are carried out, and how should we separate the effects of government reforms from those of technological and societal changes?
The District Attorneys Association of New York, in a rare step, also commented on the indictment, voicing concerns over the functioning of the criminal justice system in the county.
«They will ensure that bereaved loved ones can have a direct say in the running of the system, through a new committee, and that most of the chief coroner functions will be transferred to the lord chancellor or the lord chief justice.»
The current facility is a broken component in an otherwise strong, well - functioning criminal justice system here in Dutchess County.
«Most importantly, we are concerned that the criminal justice system continue to function in Rensselaer County and that this not create a distraction from our duty to ensure that justice is served for the victims of crime and society at large,» the association said.
Folks like John Umbreit, who pioneered one of the first fully - online mastery - based programs in training folks to do function - based assessments (FBA), people like Brenda Scheuermann and Eugene Wang, who've worked to bring PBIS training into the Texas state juvenile justice system, educational technology wizards like Daniel Tillman, who hooked us up with David Gibson, whose company administers an online classroom simulation software, the list goes on.
That quickly morphed into plans for a formal protest to «remind people of the dignity of our function [as lawyers] and our system of justice» in a «spontaneous grouping that is independent of any organization or political party.»
Attacks on the judiciary by politicians unhappy with a decision have the capacity to undermine the system of justice, and the distribution of legal powers, particularly when the attack is of a personal nature, but the more substantive issue is undermining the structure of justice, and an attack on the substance and principles of justice and the structures essential to its coherent function.
When a miscarriage of justice case hits the headlines, it is easy to dismiss it as a shocking one - off aberration — a minor hiccup in a system that otherwise functions in a satisfactory fashion.
It is difficult to imagine how public confidence can be maintained in the rule of law when police officers present false evidence against accused person... [o] ur justice system can not function unless courts can rely on the willingness of witnesses to... tell the truth.
The Argersinger rule also tends to impair the proper functioning of the criminal justice system in that trial judges, in advance of hearing any evidence and before knowing anything about the case except the charge, all too often will be compelled to forgo the legislatively granted option to impose a sentence of imprisonment upon conviction.
The «step - by - step» and «let's wait and then legislate» approach may not be enough to sustain a vibrant, well functioning system of justice delivery.
«Anything that undermines or inappropriately limits legal professional privilege threatens not just that particular person or case, but the functioning of our whole justice system, which depends on every person having the right to seek legal advice confidentially.
In his annual report, Lord Thomas said: «A properly funded justice system is a core function of the state, whether the courts are trying and sentencing those accused and found guilty of crimes, determining and declaring the private rights and obligations of individuals, or holding the democratic government to account and ensuring it acts fairly and according to law... It is therefore essential that a better and balanced means of financing the courts and tribunals is found.»
Others would suggest that the government must bear the cost as access to justice is a societal responsibility akin to healthcare and that without broad and effective access to justice, our democratic system can not function effectively.
For this second edition, all the ideas submitted to the competition must fit in one of the following categories: inclusive justice, accessibility and understanding of legal documents, improvement of the functioning of the Justice system, tools to support legal professionals, cybersecurity, conflict resolution, data protection, fight vs gender violence, and e-commerce legal sejustice, accessibility and understanding of legal documents, improvement of the functioning of the Justice system, tools to support legal professionals, cybersecurity, conflict resolution, data protection, fight vs gender violence, and e-commerce legal seJustice system, tools to support legal professionals, cybersecurity, conflict resolution, data protection, fight vs gender violence, and e-commerce legal security.
I think they recognize that having a well - functioning accessible system of justice is essential to societal stability.
And I am thrilled that we all now agree that deterring unsafe practices is a critical function of the U.S. civil justice system.
Call to Action: Achieving Justice for All issues a call to action to the state courts to improve our civil justice system — and a strategic response in the form of thirteen recommendations for restoring function and faith in a system that is too important tJustice for All issues a call to action to the state courts to improve our civil justice system — and a strategic response in the form of thirteen recommendations for restoring function and faith in a system that is too important tjustice system — and a strategic response in the form of thirteen recommendations for restoring function and faith in a system that is too important to lose.
Functioning systems of law and justice are vital to any society.
As Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin said in R v Harrison, [2009] 2 SCR 494, at para. 26: «The integrity of the justice system and the truth - seeking function of the courts lie at the heart of the admissibility inquiry envisaged under s. 24 (2) of the CJustice Beverley McLachlin said in R v Harrison, [2009] 2 SCR 494, at para. 26: «The integrity of the justice system and the truth - seeking function of the courts lie at the heart of the admissibility inquiry envisaged under s. 24 (2) of the Cjustice system and the truth - seeking function of the courts lie at the heart of the admissibility inquiry envisaged under s. 24 (2) of the Charter.
It is understood that on a subject as complex as the functioning of our system of justice and our system of legal education there will be many views, and our hope in this process is to stimulate a robust discussion and dialogue on how to move our legal system forward.
However, the presumption of innocence is central to a functioning democratic justice system.
Nevertheless, although that label does reflect what judicial tribunals do, it does not sufficiently reflect the fact that the important thing about the adjudicative functions of such tribunals is their status as an integral part of our justice system.
With e-discovery serving such a vital function to our entire legal justice system, that function has become more formalized over the last decade.
In the West Virginia Rules of Judicial Disciplinary Procedure, «judge» is defined as anyone - whether or not a lawyer - who is an officer of a judicial system and who performs judicial functions, including but not limited to justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals, circuit judges, family court judges, magistrates, mental hygiene commissioners, juvenile referees, special commissioners, and special masters.
«This Report of the Civil Justice Improvements (CJI) Committee provides a roadmap for restoring function and faith in a system that is too important to lose.
Chief Justice Lamer reached this conclusion simply by asserting that a bail system that released a person who committed a crime while on bail would «not function properly».
You're part of a functioning and important system of justice largely free from corruption, and that feels fine (OK, the Canadian justice system is far from perfect, but it's not a joke either).
Any impediment to the smooth operation and functioning of the Toronto Masters» Office will inevitably lead to costly and expensive delays in Toronto's civil justice system.
But that's not how the current RTA or justice system functions.
Collecting data about the functioning of a justice system has a purpose: it should form the foundation for better outcomes.
From last year's judgment of Associate Chief Justice Rooke in Meads v. Meads, 2012 ABQB 571, to the recent occupation of a Calgary apartment by a Freeman - of - the - land who claimed it as an «embassy», OPCA litigants have disrupted the functioning of legal system while attracting public attention and interest.
The Center for Justice & Democracy at New York Law School (CJ&D) released a new study today, titled «COURTHOUSE CORNERSTONE: Contingency Fees and Their Importance for Everyday Americans,» finding that this system performs an integral function, providing everyday Americans with access to jJustice & Democracy at New York Law School (CJ&D) released a new study today, titled «COURTHOUSE CORNERSTONE: Contingency Fees and Their Importance for Everyday Americans,» finding that this system performs an integral function, providing everyday Americans with access to justicejustice.
Whether assisting with housing or health care, domestic violence, or economic security, Alaska Legal Services Corporation not only improves the lives of its clients, but helps our legal system function more effectively and brings us closer to the over arching goal of equal justice.
The large number of female offenders with mental health problems (see the article in this volume by Thomas Grisso), however, combined with the relative scarcity of community - based treatment options (see the article in this volume by Peter Greenwood), suggests that the juvenile justice system is functioning as a source (however ineffective) of otherwise unavailable mental health treatment, especially for girls.
In addition to the characteristics of the child (age, precocious behavioural problems, etc.) and those of his / her family, also considered are the functioning of the foster family and the role performed by the social services, the justice system and the mental health system.
In accordance with the functions set out in section 46C (1)(a) of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth), this report includes 4 recommendations on justice reinvestment to reduce Indigenous over-representation in the criminal justice system, 7 recommendations for the protection of Indigenous languages and 1 recommendation for sustaining Aboriginal homeland communities.
complete a second stage of research into Indigenous young people with cognitive (brain function) disability and the links to the health, education and juvenile justice systems
Influence law, policy, practice and service design and delivery so that our child welfare, child mental health, youth justice and education systems promote effective human functioning and healthy relationships;
[138] A possible model to look to for how this function of the body could be fulfilled is the «Canadian observatory on the justice system response to intimate partner violence» - an international network of researchers, practitioners and policy - makers from across many disciplines.