Date of this Version
February 2003
Document Type
Journal Article
Abstract
[Extract] The criminal justice system, at least in theory, is meant to be equitable, display stability and reflect finality. This concept of finality is under threat from recent law-and-order moves to exact greater punishments, namely proposals to scrap the double jeopardy rule and to introduce sex-offender notification laws. At both the front and back ends of justice processes, those who subscribe to the "more law equals more order" view are attempting to extend the reach of the criminal law.
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Publication Details
This article is published in On Line opinion: (Australia's ejournal of social and political debate)
Lincoln, R. (2003). Megan's laws and re-trials don't help: the Judges' decision should be final. On Line Opinion. 3 February.
Available online: http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=1255
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