Ethical Issues Surface in All Parts of the Justice System

question 88

Multiple Choice

Ethical issues surface in all parts of the justice system. Why are ethical standards so important in criminal justice

• A)Agents of the criminal justice system have access to citizens' most personal information, raising concernsof privacy and confidentiality.
• B)Justice system personnel may work in an environment where moral ambiguity is widespread.
• C)Without ethical decision making, it is possible that individual civil rights and liberties would suffer.
• D)Ethical standards are important in the justice system for all these reasons.

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Definitions:

Essential

Absolutely necessary or extremely important for a specific purpose or process.

Clotting

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a clot, which is crucial in stopping bleeding.

Produces Antibodies

A function primarily associated with B lymphocytes, producing proteins that help neutralize pathogens.

Bacterial Infection

The invasion and multiplication of bacteria in body tissues, which can cause illness and disease.