October - Volume 1, Number 1 (2023)
FROM SUSPICION TO JUSTICE: REFRAMING INVESTIGATION WARRANT PROCEDURES FOR SUSPECTS' RIGHTS
Hall, S. G. Halabi Halabi, A. R. Markovits Markovits
The criminal justice system's core principle is the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. This principle mandates the safeguarding of suspects' rights throughout the criminal justice process. A pivotal facet of this protection is the alignment of investigation warrant submission arrangements with justice value principles. Investigation warrants grant law enforcement officers the authority to search properties, seize evidence, or arrest suspects. However, the acquisition of these warrants must adhere to lawful, fair, and just procedures. Justice value encompasses notions of fairness, equity, and impartiality within the criminal justice system. It guarantees equitable treatment, safeguarding of rights, and public trust while...
AZERBAIJAN'S PATH TO GLOBAL JUSTICE: PROSPECTS AND OBSTACLES IN IMPLEMENTING THE ICC STATUTE
Carrasco, S. H Carrasco
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has emerged as a cornerstone of the international legal landscape, exemplifying the evolution of global jurisprudence and the imperative for collective state action to address critical international concerns. Functioning as a universal treaty-based judicial entity, the ICC collaborates with national criminal justice systems to uphold international law and order. This paper traces the genesis of the ICC within the context of its antecedents, notably the ad hoc tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, whose efficacy and evenhandedness were questioned. The ad hoc tribunals faced allegations of partiality, particularly the tribunal for the former Yugoslavia,...
FAITH AND FERTILITY: RELIGIOUS LEADERS' CONTRIBUTIONS TO RURAL FAMILY PLANNING IN PAKISTAN
Saeedi, G. R Saeedi
Family planning, a pivotal strategy for achieving a harmonious equilibrium between familial numerical growth and economic conditions, holds the potential to shape the trajectory of populations. Rooted in modern scientific knowledge, this practice empowers discerning parents to tailor the dimensions of their families in consonance with their available resources. By curtailing elevated birth rates to a manageable scale, family planning emerges as a revolutionary tool. The subsequent positive impact on women's and children's lives, health preservation, and caregiving responsibilities is profound. This paper delves into the historical antecedents of family planning, tracing its origins to early Islamic societies where Sahaba...
PEERING THROUGH THE DIVIDE: RELIGION'S DAMAGING INFLUENCE ON POLITICAL SYSTEMS
Ryan Michael Ryan
Religion's intricate relationship with politics in the modern world defies conventional expectations of marginalization under the sway of secularism or modernity. Rather, the interplay between religion and politics persists as a dynamic force, shaping societies and political landscapes across the globe. This study delves into the nuanced connections between religion and politics, highlighting diverse instances where this relationship has evolved, transformed, and retained its significance. Drawing on a range of global case studies, this research reveals the intricate nature of religion's interaction with politics. The Soviet Union's transformation during the era of Mikhail Gorbachev, from a state vehemently opposing religion...
UTILIZATION LEVEL OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE REPRESENTATION OF CHILD ABUSE FOR TEACHING SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS OF RIVERS STATE
Dr. Ugochukwu Kingsley Nwombu Nwombu, Okwelle, Elizabeth Okwelle
The paper is on the Utilization Level of Photographic Image Representation of Child Abuse for Teaching Secondary School Students of Rivers State. One research question and one null hypothesis guided the conduct of the study. The study adopted the correlational and Ex-post facto research Design; on a population that comprised all final year students of 2019/2020 academic session offering visual arts as a subject of study in the school mentioned above. The total number of students in the population is 130. The entire population was studied. A structured questionnaire with 25 items was used to generate data from the respondents...