Discuss the Evidence on the Influence of the Race of the Offender

question 21

Essay

Discuss the evidence on the influence of the race of the offender and the race of the victim on the imposition of death sentences? Explain why you think the race of the victim is a factor.

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Definitions:

Defendant

A person or entity against whom a legal action is brought in a court of law.

State Action

State action refers to activities or measures taken by government bodies or officials that are subject to legal review or may impact citizens' rights.

Med-arb

A hybrid dispute resolution process combining elements of both mediation and arbitration, where a dispute may first be attempted to be resolved through mediation before moving to arbitration.

Arbitration

A method of dispute resolution where a neutral third party makes a binding decision to resolve a conflict outside of court.