CRIM 2652 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Procedural Justice, Distributive Justice, Due Process
16 Aug 2016
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6 themes of criminal justice: due process and crime control. Justice: we think about it in terms of distributive justice (concept that political theorists and scientists worry aboutwho gets what, when, and how much?). These are issues about distribution of goods in society. ^-seems like a distinctly human thing to do, but we don"t want refugeescanada brings in a small number of refugees. the eu is committed to bringing in 400,000 refugees from. The social contract says if you contribute to social good, you"ll get some back. Canada, you are deprived of essential rights (basic needs) Criminal justice is tied to citizenship as well. The state has to show cause for bringing a case against you. People accused of terrorist activities are not able to have the same rightsno right to jury, simply the judge. We rely very heavily as citizens on procedural justice that police, prosecutor, and courts have to obey.
