Maathai is locally and worldwide renowned as a conservation environmentalist and crusader for gender and social justice. A woman of many firsts, amongst them, the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in East and Central Africa (1971) and to head the Veterinary Anatomy Department, at one of Kenya’s oldest and most prestigious Universities - the University of Nairobi (UON) in 1976 to ultimately becoming the winner of one of the most coveted global prizes, the Nobel Peace Prize (2004), (valued...
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Introduction Affirmative action has long been a topic of debate, with proponents arguing that it is a necessary tool for addressing historical inequalities and promoting diversity, while critics claim that it perpetuates reverse discrimination and undermines the principles of meritocracy. In this essay, we will examine the arguments put forth by Newton in his critique of affirmative action, focusing on the perceived injustices that arise from its implementation. While acknowledging the importance of addressing historical disparities, we will critically analyze...
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Introduction Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is a critical component of military law that addresses the concept of failure to obey orders and regulations. As a cornerstone of military discipline, this article establishes the standards by which military personnel are expected to conduct themselves. This critical essay will delve into the significance of Article 92, analyzing its purpose, implications, and the impact it has on maintaining order and discipline within the military. Understanding the Purpose...
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A lot of questions about V’s actions and use of violence arise while reading V for Vendetta. Many question whether or not his use of violence as revenge is morally justified. It is agreed that there is something wrong with their government and something has to be done for it to change, but is violence really the answer? In V’s mind, he believes violence can be used for good, and through violence, he hopes for change and freedom of the...
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My Experience in a Courtroom At first, when I chose to go to a courtroom proceeding I was slightly nervous and at the same time curious about what is actually done in a courtroom. It was my first time taking a visit to a courtroom; therefore, I didn't know what to expect. Until I went to the courtroom building, my impressions of the courtroom proceedings were from movies or TV shows that I watched over the years where everything looked...
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Ethical concerns are very relevant when working with these different populations: nonviolent, violent, and trauma victims. Psychologists should remain aware of the relationships they have with their clients as well as make sure to stay competent in their work. When working in the prison setting, you will face many challenges due to the prison having its own culture, language, and formalities (Kupersanin, 2001). Some ethical concerns psychologists may face when treating nonviolent offenders within the legal system restrictions would be...
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I am driven by a passion for justice and a commitment to making a difference in society. From a young age, I have been fascinated by the law and its ability to promote fairness, equality, and social change. My academic studies and practical experiences have equipped me with the legal knowledge, critical thinking skills, and advocacy capabilities necessary to become an effective lawyer. In this essay, I will explain why I want to pursue a career in law, explore the...
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As neuroscience begins to grow, it will soon be able to find the objective in the human brain and reveal to courtrooms the secrets hiding in a criminal’s mind. The first-time brain scans were used in a courtroom was in 2003. To understand the topic better, understanding how the brain works is something to discuss first. The human brain is one of the most complex organs in the human body. Weighing three pounds and made up of one hundred billion...
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In my opinion, justice is an act of giving freedom to an individual through the means of proper rules and regulations and promoting equality. It aims to provide equal rights, opportunities, and facilities to an individual and society in a fair way. However, according to Merriam 2018, “justice means securing and protecting of rights of all in a fair way. It stands for harmony among all the people, orderly living, and securing of rights of all in a just and...
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In 1692, mass hysteria broke out in Salem Massachusetts, it was referred to as the Salem Witch Trials. Witches were described as humans being related to the devil with special powers used to inflict punishment on others. This type of hysteria was seen before in different parts of the world; the earliest sign of Witchcraft and Witches was in Europe, during the 14 century. In the 1690’s the witch hunt began in Salem Village, and it progressed to Danvers, Topsfield,...
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Injustice faced by people around the world has always driven my desire to try and help others in both my immediate vicinity and on a broader scale. For example, the three hundred days without charge that Jagtar Singh Johal faced when he was abducted by the Indian authorities in 2017 on fabricated accusations moved me deeply as a travesty of justice. Despite a thousand-page charge sheet filed no conviction has yet been given. Societal perceptions of right or wrong are...
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In North Carolina, a judge of the state Supreme Court was blamed for delivering a verdict that apparently sides with pedophiles. In a different case, Illinois witnessed a bizarre attempt by the plaintiff’s lawyers to use millions of dollars to topple a judge who was hearing a case that involves large sums of money. These and many other examples illustrate just how the process of selecting judges has been interfered with by politicians, has become polarized, and is now the...
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Taking a stand in life means developing the backbone to stand for what one believes is important. It is right to take a stand when freedom is being deprived and for independence. Viktor E. Frank once said, “It is not freedom from conditions, but it is the freedom to take a stand toward the conditions.” For instance, Nelson Mandela, who was the first black President of South Africa, demonstrated taking a stand for freedom by staying in jail. Mandela was...
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Plato’s ‘Nature of Justice: A Critical Analysis This essay is a culmination of personal opinions along with reference to several other works on a similar topic all of which have been cited duly. Abstract There are several takes on the nature and theories of justice. However, Plato in his Republic provides some very famous arguments for what justice means and what it is to be a just individual living in a just state. He has criticized the already existing theories...
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Justice is not a simple issue of right or wrong. When you look at it more closely, it is far more complicated. Justice is defined as “the quality of being just or fair, the act of determining rights and assigning rewards or punishment.” This may generalize the meaning of justice but when it is further looked at it arises different concepts, as to why it is so complex. There are many aspects of justice that we may question; i.e. Do...
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The court of appeal between Jimmy Brown (Appellant) and Galaxy General Hospital (Defendant). Notice of appeal I. The learned Trial Judge, Campbell J, erred in law in holding that Dr. Roberts was not negligent in performing the operation and that the procedure in question was a general and approved practice. II. The learned Trial Judge erred in law in failing to find that the operation in question did not contain inherent defects and was carried out with the appropriate standard...
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Summary Mr. Mustapha lawsuit against Culligan of Canada Ltd. was the case captured media attention in 2005. According to Mr. Mustapha, when his wife was opening a new bottle of water which they purchased from Culligan of Canada Ltd., she discovered a dead fly floating in it. After that, the couple claimed they had been vomited and Mr. Mustapha developed into an extreme psychiatric reaction characterized by server depression, anxiety and phobia. The mental illness caused him to lose revenue...
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Petitioner appeals his conviction by the lower court at trial of one count of first-degree arson, in violation of Florida statue 806.01(1). Constitutional and Policy Provisions Involved. Florida Statue (insert weird thingy) Florida statue 806.01 provides in pertinent part: Any person who willfully and unlawfully, or while in the commission of any felony, by fire or explosion, damages or causes to be damaged: Any dwelling, whether occupied or not, or its contents; Any structure, or contents thereof, where persons are...
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In The Court Of Appeal (Criminal Division) between: Regina, Respondant, v. Sam, Appellant Introduction This is a submission on behalf of the appellant in the matter of Regina v Sam now being appealed to the court of appeal (Criminal Division). Salient Facts On the 26th July a fire was discovered in a large field of wheat. The farm was owned by Western Foods limited but run by a tenant farmer named Adam Macey. Police arrested Sam who is Tony’s niece...
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Introduction: A lawyer is a guide to social and bears great importance. The common masses may not understand the exact language of the law and the procedure of its proper implementation. It is the role of the lawyer who makes society aware of the rule of law and its bindings. The lawyers create a bridge between the legal system and the people. Moreover, the lawyer's role has been defined on the basis of codes of conduct in order to establish...
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Introduction A. Orient your Reader to Time, Place, and Issue Hollywood has long used the cinematic courtroom as a tool to make social and political statements or to manipulate public perception. The trial film genre has tried to explain the relationship between popular culture and law from the beginning of the film in 1895 to the present day. Does this paper seek to explore what kind of community legal popular culture creates? How do the law and film shape our...
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Independence of Judiciary In India, the question of the independence of the judiciary has been a subject of heated national debates and articles over the last many years. It has exercised the minds of legislators, jurists, and politicians. Both the supporters and the opponents have cogent arguments in support of their views. This question assumes great importance whenever the Supreme Court holds a particular Act passed by the parliament of the constitution or whenever Government supersedes any person while making...
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As Abraham Lincoln once stated, ‘if in your own judgment you cannot be an honest lawyer, resolve to be honest without being a lawyer. This statement suggests questions of morality have long been at the heart of the legal profession. The relationship between the client and the lawyer, at the expense of the lawyer’s morality, is often considered a primary concern of the profession, following its rise to popularity under the standard conception during the 20th century. As Rodell argues,...
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A lawyer owes their client an ethical duty to keep client information confidential. This principle comes from the respect for the client`s rights to privacy and the position of trust a lawyer is assigned. In law, there is a special obligation lawyers hold to not disclose information that their clients have given them. The most notable exception to confidentiality is where consent by the client is given to disclose the information. In Bolkiah v KPMG [1999], Lord Millett stated that...
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Philosophy is composed of the 3 branches: Metaphysics, Epistemology, and Value Theory. Metaphysics is the branch that studies the nature of reality. Epistemology is the branch of philosophy that studies the scope of human knowledge. Value theory is comprised of two distinct subsets: ethics and aesthetics. Ethics is the branch that evaluates human interaction. Aesthetics is the study of beauty and art. Philosophy is considered a second-order discipline because it examines problems other disciplines deal with. Metaethics is the branch...
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Is Torture Justified when used for national security and the society's perspective on that matter? Statement of the Problem The thesis question is if torture is justified when used for national security and the views of society on if it is necessary. The problem of this topic stems from those who do know that if there is torture going through our government and those who are not aware of it. Currently, the ones who do know about it are those...
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Capital punishment or the death penalty is the institutionalized practice that seeks to deliberately cause the death of someone known to or accused of the most heinous crimes. The idea of a heinous crime is subjective to what certain people believe, crimes that are often described this way and result in capital punishment are: murder with special circumstances, treason, perjury that results in the execution of an innocent person and assault with a weapon while serving life. Historically there is...
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Defining Obesity Obesity is defined in terms of a person’s weight and height. It is calculated based on a person’s Body Mass Index (BMI). A person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters provides the BMI on a pre-determined scale provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).1 The BMI provides useful information in determining whether a person is underweight, healthy weight, overweight or obese. The CDC defines obesity as “weight that is higher...
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When a person is facing a legal issue, he or she goes to a counselor-at-law. This results in a lawyer-client relationship that should not be based on hierarchy. If in this relationship the practitioner becomes dominant, the seeker would probably become deprived of certain fundamental and legal rights. However, professional lawyers have to follow the best code of conduct in this relationship to serve the clients to the best. The perspectives of Andrew Boon and Jennifer Levin support the idea...
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The role of the judiciary in the political process is a complex one, and, as with much else in politics is essentially a question of who wields power. In recent times, it is also an issue that has achieved significant public salience, with high-profile Supreme Court rulings on both sides of the Atlantic occurring at the same time as growing public indignation at the apparent unaccountability of international courts which seek to alter domestic law. This dissertation will analyse the...
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