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- Last Updated on Thursday, 01 March 2012 18:31
- Dr Liam Leonard
Welcome to the Editorial Page of CRIMSOC: the Journal of Social Criminology. As JSC Founding Editor, I have endeavored to develop this publication in a manner which accurately reflects the cutting edge of criminological research from around the world. To date, the JSC has published articles from researchers based in all continents, and provided a forum for the exploration of salient and challenging issues in all areas of criminology, justice and rights. In order to maintain our place at fore of dynamic criminological debate, I am introducing the CRIMSOC Editorial Page, as a forum for guests editors from across the field of criminology to discuss key issues which they find most relevant at the time of writing.
Innocent people convicted: the Innocence Project
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 01 March 2012 18:31
- Marie Owens
The American criminal justice system has flaws. There have been many cases where innocent people have gone to prison for a crime they did not commit while the guilty party walks free. Although it can be difficult to overturn a wrongful conviction, there are organizations that help to ensure that justice is done, and that innocent individuals are freed from incarceration. Members of these organizations have people who have a, or a degree in law, and other expertise to ensure that they will be helped professionally.
