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:

Gold-digging

The act of forming relationships with wealthy individuals solely to extract money or gifts from them.

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The obligation to act rightly or to hold oneself accountable for actions, especially concerning ethical and societal standards.