Speaking only for the US, there are pervasive problems with police behavior, plea bargaining, and handling of evidence. I don’t have time to go into detail, but I strongly recommend reading The Agitator for at least a few weeks.
One of the background horrifying details is the extent to which the criminal justice system resists exonerating innocent people when DNA evidence turns up. An example.
For what it’s worth, I’ve asked about whether there are other countries which have better criminal justice policies, and not gotten any answers. Other governments do less damage, but this may be because of a less punitive attitude rather than better systems for accurately identifying criminals.
You mean Amanda Knox?
Speaking only for the US, there are pervasive problems with police behavior, plea bargaining, and handling of evidence. I don’t have time to go into detail, but I strongly recommend reading The Agitator for at least a few weeks.
One of the background horrifying details is the extent to which the criminal justice system resists exonerating innocent people when DNA evidence turns up. An example.
For what it’s worth, I’ve asked about whether there are other countries which have better criminal justice policies, and not gotten any answers. Other governments do less damage, but this may be because of a less punitive attitude rather than better systems for accurately identifying criminals.