Due Partly to Growing Awareness of Errors and Wrongful Convictions

question 23

True/False

Due partly to growing awareness of errors and wrongful convictions in capital cases, the use of the death penalty is decreasing.

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Definitions:

Sequential Lineup

A police procedure in identity parades where suspects are presented one by one to a witness, instead of all at once, to make identifications less suggestive and potentially more accurate.

Foils

Individuals or objects used in experiments or studies as a contrast to the main subjects, to provide a benchmark or control condition.

Sentencing Circles

A restorative justice practice that involves community members in the sentencing process, aiming to rehabilitate the offender and heal the community.

Criminal Justice System

A structure established by governments to enforce the law, adjudicate offenders, and ensure the administration of justice.