Wrongfully Convicted

Autor*innen

• Kent Roach

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• Sachliteratur

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A top legal scholar explores Canada’s troubling issue of wrongful convictions, highlighting how anyone can become a victim and what measures can be taken to protect justice. The legal system has a significant problem, with many individuals imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. Notable cases like David Milgaard, Guy Paul Morin, and Donald Marshall Jr. exemplify this tragedy, but numerous lesser-known cases reveal the extent of the issue and the risks it poses to everyone. Kent Roach, a law professor and award-winning author, has dedicated his career to documenting this phenomenon. His research shows that wrongful convictions encompass not only those wrongfully found guilty but also individuals who plead guilty due to perceived lack of options, as well as those convicted of non-existent crimes imagined by authorities. The book raises awareness of these injustices, arguing that DNA exonerations alone cannot resolve the deeper systemic issues. Roach advocates for solutions, including establishing a permanent federal commission to evaluate wrongful convictions. His insights reveal systemic failings in the legal system while outlining necessary changes for a fairer society. Until these changes are made, many wrongfully convicted individuals continue to await justice, an issue that impacts all Canadians.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Einband: Hardcover