...incarceration. Throughout history, people have found wise to repay a victim by death for wrongs committed against them. For purposes of personal retribution and religious influence, death was seen as the best punishment one can be handed for committing a crime. However, this notion has significantly changed over time with some countries abolishing it completely while others have reduced the offences punishable by death. Historically some of the common crimes that were punishable by death included murder, adultery, robbery with violence, apostasy, rape, treason and some military offenses. These crimes are however different among countries. China, for example, punishes serious corruption crimes by death. Countries like Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Qatar, which derive their legal system from Sharia law, also have different crimes, which are subjected to a death penalty. Such countries are most likely to have wider pools of crimes punishable by death. The Death Penalty in the United States The American capital punishment heavily traces back to the British law when America was still a British colony. Primitive Westernizers out of personal retribution could openly kill their offenders. The British masters in fulfilling their personal retribution went ahead and listed crimes that were...
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...the court is. This paper will define the dual court system. In addition this paper will describe the role that early legal codes, the common law and the precedent played in the development of courts. And lastly this paper will identify the role of the courts in the criminal justice system today. The courts are a part of the judicial branch in the three branches of government. This means that in this branch the laws are interpreted. Like the other two branches, it works to keep the criminal justice system running as smoothly as possible. The laws are make in the legislative branch and is enforced in the executive branch. The police are a part of the executive branch. So when some one breaks a law, the job of the police, executive branch, is to arrest or ticked said offender. After an arrest or a citation or ticket is made, the next step is the court proceedings. In a case that an arrest is made, the offender is brought in front of a judge and bail is set. After that, if need be, the case is brought to prosecution. If the prosecution takes that case, then the case is put on trial. This is important because it shows just what the judicial part of government and the court part of the criminal justice system does, and why it is important. So the court systems job is to interpret the law and bring justice. The dual court system is a system in that there are state courts and federal courts. Most federal cases deal with international crimes. Such as drug smuggling...
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...group of Puritans to America and started a colony. Here in America, they could start a new life a new beginning, they could start all over "in a city upon a hill" and they did or at least attempted. The religious “Utopia”, the desire to be perfect or have a perfect colony but it was not possible because humans are weak. In this chapter of the book: Readings in United States History Vol. I, Edmund S. Morgan talks about what the puritans did and how sex caused a lot problems between colonies. He briefly describe the different situations and informs us, the readers what was the life of a puritan when it came about sex....
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...Saturday, June 16, 2007 Concubinage Meaning: Commonly refers to a relationship between a man (usually of higher social status) and a woman, where the man has an “official” wife, and possibly more than one concubine. Concubines had limited rights though any children are acknowledged, though their status is second to that of children born unto the “official” wife. Concubinage was usually an “exclusive” arrangement between two parties. Biblical: With the tolerance of polygamy, a concubine was only defined in terms of her disparity in position or rank with the principal wife. A legitimate spouse, of an inferior social grade or a bondwoman, is often given the appellation of concubine. This term did not invalidate her marriage, it did, however, indicate that she was not equal to her husband in rank, nor did she share in her husband’s property or in the administration of his household. From Genesis 21:9-14, we see that the dismissal of a concubine and of her children was permissible. Ancient Greece: Concubines were permitted in ancient Greece and their children were legitimate if recognized by their fathers. Roman Empire: A concubine was recognized by law in the absence of a legal wife. She was usually from a lower social rank than her husband, and her children, though not considered the equals of those of the legal wife (uxor) were nevertheless termed natural (naturales) to distinguish them from spurious offsprings (spurii). The father of these children was required...
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...A Woman’s Example “The Scarlet Letter”, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, illustrates the protagonist, Hester Prynne, being released from prison and then being shunned for committing adultery in the 1850s. She is forced to wear a scarlet A on all of her blouses so that the people of her town would be aware of the sin she has committed. Although this letter she is forced to wear is supposed to make her feel shame for what she has done, this character does not seem to express any sorrow for her actions and seems to be happy with the outcome, which is her beautiful daughter Pearl. This novel showcases a woman’s willingness and ability to support herself through Hester’s strong will not to lose hope despite the rest of the world’s views on her and her...
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...in the name of 'Islamic' laws. some of which are incompatible with internationally recognized human rights. This article identifies selected sexual and reproductive health issues at the intersection ofreproductive rights and Shari 'a e.g. adultery (zina), inheritance, child marriages, polygny, and violence against women and considers how their shared concerns may prompt actions leading to the elimination of religious and cultural barriers imposed by Shari 'a which impede the implementation of international legal frameworks and consensus documents on reproductive rights. Nigeria is selected as a case study on the nature of implementation of Shari 'a law and reproductive rights. The article calls for more progressive interpretations of Islamic law to be codified in legislative reforms and/or seek to interpret Islamic law in harmony with international human rights standards and calls for the implementation of Shari 'a that would promote respect for human rights. J believe that if Islam is interpreted and applied correctly, we can have totally egalitarian laws for women and strike punishments such as stoning and cutting hands from out of law books.! * Senior Lecturer and Head, Department of Public and International Law, College of Law, Osun State University, Nigeria. S Ebadi of Iran, 'Arab Women Urged to Advocate for Rights Post-Revolution. ' interview with the Nobe l Peace Prize Laureate....
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...Tendencies Was Adnan being a Muslim a factor for his conviction? Should more or less attention be paid to the role of his religion on the events of the crime? The prosecution in the case of Hae Lee’s murder argued on multiple occasions that the alleged murderer, Adnan Syed’s community would have no issue with helping him escape the country if he was granted bail. Honor killings are known as a murder that is fulfilled due to the “disgrace” to one’s religion or family. Some say that Adnan murdered Hae as an act of honor. It is said on multiple occasions that Adnan was religious along side his family. United States v. Doe (1990) states that racially biased prosecutorial arguments are unconstitutional, however it seems that the State of Maryland did not give Adnan a truly fair trial. Hae Lee’s body was found in February 1999, in the same month that Adnan was arrested for her murder. The press and Lee family put stress on Law enforcement, which resulted in an early arrest. When Adnan was placed on trial for the killing of Hae, September 11, 2001 had not occurred yet. Before September 11, 2001 America was not nearly as prejudice towards the United States Muslim...
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...ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We have taken a lot of efforts in this project, however it would have not been possible without the kind support and help from many. We are highly indebted to KISHINCHAND CHELLARAM COLLEGE and principal MISS. MANJU NICHANI, the head of the department MR.KAILASH CHANDAK and my teacher MS.ANJALI DHOLAKIYA for giving us the opportunity for doing this project and learning something new, for their guidance and constant supervision as well as for providing necessary information regarding the project and also for their support in completing the Project. We would like to express our gratitude towards our parents for their kind co-operation and encouragement which helped us in completing this project. Our thanks and appreciation also goes to my friends in developing the project and people who have willingly helped us out with their abilities. TABLE OF CONTENT SERIAL NO. | PARTICULARS | PAGE NO. | 1. | INTRODUCTION | 3 | 2. | HONOUR KILLING IN INDIA | 5 | 3. | IN LEGAL CODE AND AS CULTURAL PRACTISE | 6 | 4. | CAUSES | 9 | 5. | EFFECTS | 11 | 6. | HONOUR RELATED VIOLENCE | 13 | 7. | CASE STUDY | 14 | 8. | WARNING SIGNS | 17 | 9. | SUPPORT AND PROTECTION | 18 | 10. | INHIBITING FACTORS | 20 | 11. | GUIDELINES FOR SUPPORT | 21 | 12. | PUBLIC FUNDS | 22 | 13. | RECOMMENDATIONS | 23 | 14. | CONCLUSION | 24 | 15. | BIBLOGRAPHY | 26 | INTRODUCTION An honor killing or honour killing is the killing of a member of a family or social group...
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...Youth nowadays are always into the latest fashion, clothes or music. Movies are also an agenda for youths. It plays a big part in their lifestyle. Youths want to be like their favorite movie star like Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham or Robert Downey Jr. They play a big role in their youth lives. The movie ‘Avengers’ grossed a box office of $623,357,910 when it was premier at 2013. Half of the audiences are teenagers. Their age group range from 15 – 25. The target market for teenagers are very big; therefore, movie producers must take into consideration of this audience of theirs. They have to be considerate of the content of their movies or movies producers will face criticism from the public audience. Movies plays a big impact to the teens and it will impact them in a psychology way. Thus, movie is the entertainment that affects the youth today. There are few effects of movies on youth today such as, the factors of sociality, educational, cultural and political. Movies are entertainment for youth, because watching movie with family and friends can release their stress, forget everything and concentrate in the movie. In cinema, audience will laugh together or applaud together; share the same emotion with most of the audiences. These bring the viewers experience in more excitement and enjoyable; however, modern generations now are addicted towards movies. Addiction to movies can affect us mentally and physically based on health. Watch a lot of horror movies and you might believe...
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...Divorce in the United States Tajaunna Pope Sociology Professor Darcy Schiller 3/19/14 Divorce or “dissolution of marriage” is a legal process in which a judge or other authority of the court breaks the bonds of matrimony between couples. This restores them to being single and able to remarry another individual. U.S. divorce rates are the highest in the world. There isn’t any data to show why divorce rates are higher than other countries. In the United States, researchers estimate that 40-50% of all first marriages end in divorce, and second marriages follow by 60%. Studies show that there are many factors that are associated with the increasing prevalence of divorce: lack of commitment, changes in laws, changes in gender roles, the media, and the changing views of divorce – just to name a few. These are just a few, but I think these are at the top of list. Lack of commitment is one of the most common reasons for divorce. Besides love, there are other reasons to stay married. In today’s society, once the love is gone, the marriage ends. It used to be about raising the children and providing a foundation for them, as well as financial security. The importance of this has diminished. Past generations used to endure a lot more in their marriages then the current generations. Working to save your marriage seems to be a thing of the past. Today, it seems much easier to quit and move on to the next best thing. Couples are lazy and feel they shouldn’t have to work for their marriage...
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...trough his multiple documentaries and his feature films like “The Day the Earth Stood Still”. His experience shows he is a very creditable source because he has blockbuster movies and is a respected by all of the film community. In this documentary the core issue was sex in Pompeii in ancient times. Pompeii was small Roman city of 6,000 when Mount Vesuvius erupted in the year 76 AD and sealed the city in volcanic ash like a time capsule. Pompeii is the first definite proof of the occupation of prostitution. According to “Sex in the Ancient World” the small city of Pompeii had 46 locations in which to solicit sex, which is a lot for a city of only 6,000. Prostitution was not crime in Pompeii; it was actually encouraged as an alternative to adultery, which was a crime potentially punishable by death. Marriage was treated as more as a social standing rather then a...
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...Settle ENL111-302 July 14, 2014 Polygamy Is Not A Party The newest sensation to watch on television these days are two shows on TLC called “Sister Wives” and “My Five Wives.” These shows deal with the topic of polygamy and how it is supposed to benefit everyone, especially women. These families want to show the rest of the world that their way of life is healthy. In the United States, when looking for the prospect of finding a husband most women aren’t looking to share, so it’s expected that polygamy would be frowned on by most communities. However, there are still a small amount of families that chose to live as polygamists in the United States, illegal or not. Some are forced into plural marriages and some choose this life. Either way, the mental health of the wives is likely to be negatively affected as this lifestyle causes mental issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety and depression because it is an illegal, morally ambiguous, cult-like life that offers a false sense of security and jealousy. Polygamy is a federal crime and a state level crime in most states. The United States was built on Christian morals making marrying several women not only a crime but also a moral issue therefore causing a great amount of controversy amongst most citizens. In fact, up until November of 2013 in Utah where polygamy is most common, not only ways it illegal to have more than one marriage license, it was also illegal to live in a house where a man would co-inhabit as though...
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...Main Title: Sub title Janet Sanchez Santa Ana College Main Title: Subtitle In Chapters IX and XV from The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, its plot is developed around the characters of Hester Prynne, Pearl, Roger Chillingworth, and Arthur Dimmesdale. At the beginning of chapter IX: The Leech, takes place when Chillingworth was wondering on the outskirts of a crowd exactly on the day Hester was set up in front of the pillory. He did not want anyone to know who he was so placed his finger to his lip so Hester would not reveal his identity. Later, Chillingworth tells Hester he forgives her but makes her promise to not reveal who he is and swears he will find out Pearl’s real father. Chillingworth builds a new identity as a doctor in where he picks Reverend Mr. Dimmesdale as his spiritual guide and reveals great concern for his health but Mr. Dimmesdale seems to refuse Chillingworth offer of care. In Chapter XV: Hester and Pearl, Hester admits to herself that she hates her husband, it was all a self-delusion. Pearl’s curiosity about the letter A on her chest grows, and would not drop the subject regardless. Pearl is an intelligent child so she questions her mother about the connection between the scarlet letter and the minister’s hand always over his heart. However, Hester feels ashamed and refuses to answer Pearl’s suspicion since she thinks Pearl is too young to understand the situation. One of the evident relationships is between Roger Chillingworth and Reverend...
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...government, as well as the relationship between the rise of the Taliban government and the United States. It is concluded that the rise of the Taliban government and its terrorists’ actions are linked with historical events that occurred within the Cold War context. While much of the world became more interested in Afghanistan after 9/11, few people know much about the country. Arguably, most people think of Afghanistan as a Muslim country with very little economic resources where life is very difficult. A minority of people even believe that the Afghan culture is one where everyone praise terrorism and are angry that the Taliban government was removed. A closer look at the Afghan culture and society can provide valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding the relationship between Afghanistan and terrorism. Afghanistan is a multicultural society and the state was only unified at the end of the 19th century. Turkic-speaking and Persian-speaking population have...
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...Hello, (Caller) I need you to come to Rainbow South Apartment on Columbus Drive NOW!!!!!! (You) What’s going on; I am trying to cook, (Caller) Don’t ask me any question right now, I just need you to get here now! Then you notice that the caller voice did not sound right, so with any more hesitation you get in your car and go to Rainbow South Apartments. Not knowing where in the complex to go you drive in and on instinct you make a right turn and Oh my God you see all these police light and what appears to be three bodies on the ground. Now you start to get nervous because you do not see the person who call you in the first place, then all of a sudden you see a bright light in your face ask you to step out of you vehicle. (Police) state your business here, do you live here in the complex (You) No, I got a call to come here, but before you can finish you here you name being called you and the police officer turn at the same time to see the call running over to you, now you can breathe just a little bit...
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