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A pillar of the law assailed

Article Abstract:

The Miranda decision backs the warning to arrested people that they can remain silent, and that their words can be used in court, and that they can have access to a lawyer. This decision has been criticized by those who fear that criminals may be less likely to confess, though confession rates do not appear to have dropped as a result of the Miranda decision. The Supreme Court may decide to change Miranda in 2000, following a move by University of Utah law professor, Paul Cassell.

Laws, regulations and rules, Miranda rule

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The cruel and ever more unusual punishment

Article Abstract:

The death penalty is used in the US, although most major democracies have abandoned it, as have many emerging economies. A total of 105 countries no longer use the death penalty, and have either made this a policy in law, or have simply ceased to carry out executions. East Asia, and China in particular, tend to use the death penalty a great deal. There has been concern over innocent people being executed by mistake, and the death penalty is not seen as an effective deterrent.

Social aspects, Capital punishment

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The trouble with John

Article Abstract:

Issues related to the nomination of John Ashcroft as attorney general by George W Bush are examined in detail.

Political activity, Ashcroft, John D.

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