This subject deals with the ethical dimension of the role of police prosecutor. Students are introduced to a range of ethical theories and perspectives. This theory is then deployed in the interpretation and analysis of a number of central ethical issues confronted by police prosecutors. These include: the rights of victims; factors relevant to the decision to charge; corruption; evidence, truth and fabrication; the rights of suspects (privacy, non self-incrimination); honesty and deception in the courtroom; punishment and its rationale.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2019.
HD/FL
One session
School of Policing Studies
Not available to students who have successfully completed JST303.
Moral reasoning The ethical dimensions of policing and law enforcement Theories of policing Discretion Corruption The institution of policing Police culture The rights of suspects (silence, non self-incrimination, safety) Procedural and substantive justice Plea bargaining Evidence The adversarial system Ethical behaviour in the courtroom Sentencing and punishment
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